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Olympian Vinesh Phogat on Monday (May 11) said that she would file a detailed response to the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), while maintaining that she remains eligible to compete and plans to participate in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. In a post on X, Phogat confirmed that she had received the notice dated May 9 from the WFI and stated that, after consulting her legal team and advisors, she would respond to every allegation raised in it.&nbsp;"However, I would like to clear up a few matters pertaining to the notice to the public. The WFI has misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical from sport and subsequent return to training and competitions. As opposed to the date stated by the WFI in their notice, i.e., June 26, 2026, I have been deemed eligible to return to official training and competition on January 1, 2026," she said. "I have official confirmation from the International Testing Agency (ITA) the agency hired by the international federation UWW, the relevant international federation governing doping control for wrestling, pertaining to the same. Therefore, I am eligible to participate in the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament at Nandini Nagar, Gonda scheduled for May 10-12, 2026," she added. Phogat said she has completed her registration for the event. "I do intend to participate in the Tournament and mark my return to the mat in a competitive event," she said. The wrestler also rejected allegations regarding participation in two separate weight categories during the 2024 selection trials at NIS Patiala. "With respect to the whereabouts failure from September 2024, and the Missed Test from December 2025, I confirm that I have co-operated with the relevant result management authorities promptly, and that both events do not amount to anti-doping rule violations per the National Anti-Doping Rules, 2021 or the WADA Code, 2021," she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The allegation that I violated various rules by participating in two separate weight categories at the 2024 Selection Trials at NIS Patiala is also false, as the Ad-Hoc Committee governing the WFI at that point of time was well aware of my participation and made no objection at such stage while allowing me to participate," she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-one-of-the-best-bowlers-india-has-produced-krunal-praises-bhuvneshwar-after-rcb-beat-mi-1778495788966">'One of the best bowlers...': Krunal praises Bhuvneshwar after RCB beat MI</a> Phogat said she would submit a detailed reply to the WFI within the prescribed 14-day period. "I will establish my innocence and will continue my preparations as I approach my return to competition, and I look forward to the chance at representing India in the 2026 Asian Games and upcoming international events," the wrestler stated.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 9, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) served a detailed show-cause notice to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and alleged anti-doping violations, while also ruling her out of the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda.&nbsp;The federation listed four key allegations against the wrestler, including her failure to meet the weight requirement at the Paris 2024 Olympics, suspected breaches of anti-doping regulations, non-compliance with return-to-competition protocols after retirement and alleged irregularities during the selection trials conducted in Mar 2024.&nbsp;The WFI termed Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics a “national embarrassment”, saying she was responsible for maintaining the required weight standards throughout the event.&nbsp;The federation further stated that if she failed to respond within the prescribed deadline, the matter would proceed ex parte and the further they would pass "such order(s) as it may deem fit."&nbsp;&nbsp;The 31-year-old Indian wrestler had announced her retirement a day after failing to make weight for the gold-medal bout at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, in December last year, she reversed her retirement decision, setting her sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Vinesh had made it to the final of the women's 50kg event at Paris 2024, securing her spot with a series of impressive victories. She beat Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan, 2019 European Championships gold medallist Oksana Livach of Ukraine and Pan American Games winner Yusneylis Guzman of Cuba en route to the Paris 2024 final. Vinesh claimed gold medals at both the 2018 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in the 53kg category.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Vinesh Phogat has responded publicly to the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging that the federation misread the timeline surrounding her return to competition. 

Olympian Vinesh Phogat on Monday (May 11) said that she would file a detailed response to the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), while maintaining that she remains eligible to compete and plans to participate in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. In a post on X, Phogat confirmed that she had received the notice dated May 9 from the WFI and stated that, after consulting her legal team and advisors, she would respond to every allegation raised in it. "However, I would like to clear up a few matters pertaining to the notice to the public. The WFI has misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical from sport and subsequent return to training and competitions. As opposed to the date stated by the WFI in their notice, i.e., June 26, 2026, I have been deemed eligible to return to official training and competition on January 1, 2026," she said. "I have official confirmation from the International Testing Agency (ITA) the agency hired by the international federation UWW, the relevant international federation governing doping control for wrestling, pertaining to the same. Therefore, I am eligible to participate in the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament at Nandini Nagar, Gonda scheduled for May 10-12, 2026," she added. Phogat said she has completed her registration for the event. "I do intend to participate in the Tournament and mark my return to the mat in a competitive event," she said. The wrestler also rejected allegations regarding participation in two separate weight categories during the 2024 selection trials at NIS Patiala. "With respect to the whereabouts failure from September 2024, and the Missed Test from December 2025, I confirm that I have co-operated with the relevant result management authorities promptly, and that both events do not amount to anti-doping rule violations per the National Anti-Doping Rules, 2021 or the WADA Code, 2021," she said. "The allegation that I violated various rules by participating in two separate weight categories at the 2024 Selection Trials at NIS Patiala is also false, as the Ad-Hoc Committee governing the WFI at that point of time was well aware of my participation and made no objection at such stage while allowing me to participate," she added. Also Read - 'One of the best bowlers...': Krunal praises Bhuvneshwar after RCB beat MI Phogat said she would submit a detailed reply to the WFI within the prescribed 14-day period. "I will establish my innocence and will continue my preparations as I approach my return to competition, and I look forward to the chance at representing India in the 2026 Asian Games and upcoming international events," the wrestler stated. On May 9, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) served a detailed show-cause notice to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and alleged anti-doping violations, while also ruling her out of the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. The federation listed four key allegations against the wrestler, including her failure to meet the weight requirement at the Paris 2024 Olympics, suspected breaches of anti-doping regulations, non-compliance with return-to-competition protocols after retirement and alleged irregularities during the selection trials conducted in Mar 2024. The WFI termed Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics a “national embarrassment”, saying she was responsible for maintaining the required weight standards throughout the event. The federation further stated that if she failed to respond within the prescribed deadline, the matter would proceed ex parte and the further they would pass "such order(s) as it may deem fit." The 31-year-old Indian wrestler had announced her retirement a day after failing to make weight for the gold-medal bout at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, in December last year, she reversed her retirement decision, setting her sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Vinesh had made it to the final of the women's 50kg event at Paris 2024, securing her spot with a series of impressive victories. She beat Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan, 2019 European Championships gold medallist Oksana Livach of Ukraine and Pan American Games winner Yusneylis Guzman of Cuba en route to the Paris 2024 final. Vinesh claimed gold medals at both the 2018 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in the 53kg category. With inputs from agencies

Vinesh Phogat has responded publicly to the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging that the federation misread the timeline surrounding her return to competition.&nbsp;

Vinesh Phogat responds to Wrestling Federation amid comeback controversy

Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir exceeded expectations on her FIA European Championship debut, finishing a stellar sixth in Race 2 in the "pinnacle" of karting here. Awarded a wildcard for round two of the championship considering her special talent, the 11-year-old was once again thrown at the deep end and yet again she was able to navigate majority of the challenges that were posed by the best in the business.&nbsp;Atiqa, India's first Formula 1 Academy backed driver and also the highest ranked female in the OKNJ class (age 12-14) in the FIA ranking, had to deal with a more powerful equipment in the OKJ category and a tricky set of Maxxis tyres for the first time against 92 world class drivers with much more experience.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-motivates-rcb-squad-after-thrilling-victory-against-mi-watch-1778494313512">IPL 2026: Virat Kohli motivates RCB squad after thrilling victory against MI - Watch</a>&nbsp;Qualifying position is often decisive in a heavily populated field but Atiqa fought her way into the Super Heats of the FIA (world body for four wheel racing) sanctioned series, showing a lot of fight and speed after starting 15th on the grid. Atiqa's best race finish of the weekend was P6 in Race 2 and she also got the coveted Fastest Lap in Race 5. A few crashes and penalties notwithstanding, the Indian with roots in J&amp;K qualified for the Super Heats on her debut and attracted attention of the entire paddock. Voluntarily competing in the higher age category, Atiqa showed she belonged there and collected invaluable experience for the season ahead. Aiming to become the first female in Formula 1 since 1992, Atiqa would also be taking part in the FIA World Cup later in the year.&nbsp;Reflecting on the special weekend, Atiqa said: "It’s really special driving in a FIA series, it is a dream come true for me. My pace was good the entire weekend. I raced hard and learnt a &nbsp;lot this weekend. It is fun mixing it up with these guys.”&nbsp;Atiqa's father Asif Mir, a former India racer himself, was happy with her performance considering the enormous challenge at hand.&nbsp;"A standout performance from Atiqa. She was a Wild Card entry and amongst the youngest and it was her debut in this category. She had to contend with more power, different tyres and a new team which she handled remarkably well. Qualifying P15 in a massive field and finishing P6 in one of the heat races were among the highlights," said Asif. Atiqa would travel to Greece later this month to take part in round two of COTFA International.

Atiqa's best race finish of the weekend was P6 in Race 2 and she also got the coveted Fastest Lap in Race 5. 

Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir exceeded expectations on her FIA European Championship debut, finishing a stellar sixth in Race 2 in the "pinnacle" of karting here. Awarded a wildcard for round two of the championship considering her special talent, the 11-year-old was once again thrown at the deep end and yet again she was able to navigate majority of the challenges that were posed by the best in the business. Atiqa, India's first Formula 1 Academy backed driver and also the highest ranked female in the OKNJ class (age 12-14) in the FIA ranking, had to deal with a more powerful equipment in the OKJ category and a tricky set of Maxxis tyres for the first time against 92 world class drivers with much more experience. Also Read - IPL 2026: Virat Kohli motivates RCB squad after thrilling victory against MI - Watch Qualifying position is often decisive in a heavily populated field but Atiqa fought her way into the Super Heats of the FIA (world body for four wheel racing) sanctioned series, showing a lot of fight and speed after starting 15th on the grid. Atiqa's best race finish of the weekend was P6 in Race 2 and she also got the coveted Fastest Lap in Race 5. A few crashes and penalties notwithstanding, the Indian with roots in J&K qualified for the Super Heats on her debut and attracted attention of the entire paddock. Voluntarily competing in the higher age category, Atiqa showed she belonged there and collected invaluable experience for the season ahead. Aiming to become the first female in Formula 1 since 1992, Atiqa would also be taking part in the FIA World Cup later in the year. Reflecting on the special weekend, Atiqa said: "It’s really special driving in a FIA series, it is a dream come true for me. My pace was good the entire weekend. I raced hard and learnt a lot this weekend. It is fun mixing it up with these guys.” Atiqa's father Asif Mir, a former India racer himself, was happy with her performance considering the enormous challenge at hand. "A standout performance from Atiqa. She was a Wild Card entry and amongst the youngest and it was her debut in this category. She had to contend with more power, different tyres and a new team which she handled remarkably well. Qualifying P15 in a massive field and finishing P6 in one of the heat races were among the highlights," said Asif. Atiqa would travel to Greece later this month to take part in round two of COTFA International.

Atiqa's best race finish of the weekend was P6 in Race 2 and she also got the coveted Fastest Lap in Race 5.&nbsp;

Atiqa Mir makes stunning FIA Karting debut with fastest lap and P6 finish

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya showered praise on veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, calling him “one of the finest bowlers India has ever produced.” Played on a challenging Raipur surface, the clash between the defending champions and five-time title winners turned into a nail-biting contest. Bhuvneshwar’s brilliant spell of 4/23 restricted MI’s batting lineup, but RCB’s chase also ran into trouble after losing three quick wickets.&nbsp;Krunal held the innings together amid the collapse, while Bhuvneshwar chipped in with a valuable seven-run cameo that proved decisive in securing a last-ball win and taking RCB to the top of the table.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-playoffs-watch-spurs-wembanyama-ejected-for-elbowing-wolves-naz-reid-in-game-4-of-conference-semis-1778479080895">NBA Playoffs: WATCH | Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid</a>&nbsp;Speaking after the match, Krunal applauded the experienced seamer for his consistency and impact across formats over the years.&nbsp;"He is one of the best bowlers India has produced. He played all formats for India for several years. It is not like he bowls in the middle overs. He bowls in powerplay, which is hard; death overs are even harder. In IPL, he has played over 200 games and has bowled at an economy rate of around seven. The way he has consistently done his job silently, he is a champion bowler," said Krunal.&nbsp;Krunal also highlighted Bhuvneshwar’s crucial six during the tense chase, describing it as one of the standout moments of the game given the pressure and difficult batting conditions.&nbsp;"A lot of credit goes to him. Such games help you as a team to have that belief and bonding. We would like to see how we build from here," he added.&nbsp;At the age of 36, Bhuvneshwar is wearing the Purple Cap, defying the norms of ageism and years of injuries, having taken 21 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.28 and an economy rate of 7.46, with best figures of 4/33.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-motivates-rcb-squad-after-thrilling-victory-against-mi-watch-1778494313512">IPL 2026: Virat Kohli motivates RCB squad after thrilling victory against MI - Watch</a> Krunal, who played a sensational knock of 73 in 46 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes, played every role at once. Taking caution at the start, stabilising and counter-attacking, the all-rounder continues to prove his worth with the bat this season, producing one of his career's finest knocks. The all-rounder admitted that the wicket was "tricky and two-paced" and RCB bowling first and getting to assess the wicket helped them. Krunal, who bowled three wicketless overs for 26 runs, had a plan of building an innings, with his side at 3/39 when he walked in during the 167-run chase.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

RCB edged past MI by two wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 match in Raipur, with Krunal Pandya starring with a brilliant 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shining with four wickets and crucial runs in the final over. The defeat also ended MI’s hopes of reaching the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya showered praise on veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, calling him “one of the finest bowlers India has ever produced.” Played on a challenging Raipur surface, the clash between the defending champions and five-time title winners turned into a nail-biting contest. Bhuvneshwar’s brilliant spell of 4/23 restricted MI’s batting lineup, but RCB’s chase also ran into trouble after losing three quick wickets. Krunal held the innings together amid the collapse, while Bhuvneshwar chipped in with a valuable seven-run cameo that proved decisive in securing a last-ball win and taking RCB to the top of the table. Also Read - NBA Playoffs: WATCH | Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid Speaking after the match, Krunal applauded the experienced seamer for his consistency and impact across formats over the years. "He is one of the best bowlers India has produced. He played all formats for India for several years. It is not like he bowls in the middle overs. He bowls in powerplay, which is hard; death overs are even harder. In IPL, he has played over 200 games and has bowled at an economy rate of around seven. The way he has consistently done his job silently, he is a champion bowler," said Krunal. Krunal also highlighted Bhuvneshwar’s crucial six during the tense chase, describing it as one of the standout moments of the game given the pressure and difficult batting conditions. "A lot of credit goes to him. Such games help you as a team to have that belief and bonding. We would like to see how we build from here," he added. At the age of 36, Bhuvneshwar is wearing the Purple Cap, defying the norms of ageism and years of injuries, having taken 21 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.28 and an economy rate of 7.46, with best figures of 4/33. Also Read - IPL 2026: Virat Kohli motivates RCB squad after thrilling victory against MI - Watch Krunal, who played a sensational knock of 73 in 46 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes, played every role at once. Taking caution at the start, stabilising and counter-attacking, the all-rounder continues to prove his worth with the bat this season, producing one of his career's finest knocks. The all-rounder admitted that the wicket was "tricky and two-paced" and RCB bowling first and getting to assess the wicket helped them. Krunal, who bowled three wicketless overs for 26 runs, had a plan of building an innings, with his side at 3/39 when he walked in during the 167-run chase. With inputs from agencies

RCB edged past MI by two wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 match in Raipur, with Krunal Pandya starring with a brilliant 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shining with four wickets and crucial runs in the final over. The defeat also ended MI’s hopes of reaching the IPL 2026 playoffs.

'One of the best bowlers India has produced': Krunal praises Bhuvneshwar after RCB beat MI

Virat Kohli addressed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after their dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 clash that went down to the final ball on Sunday (May 10). Despite being dismissed for a golden duck, Kohli applauded the team’s resilience and highlighted the contributions of players like Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;“Hey guys, I’m gonna keep it short. I’m gonna wrap it up tonight. Thanks, Andy (Flower), for giving me a chance to do something in the game today," Kohli jocked.&nbsp;“But guys, look, if you want to win multi-team competitions, we need a team. We need a game like that. We need to scrap for a win. We need to fight hard."&nbsp;“And we know the feeling in the group. We’re just talking about the game, how we started off, I think again. Bhuvi, brilliant in the Power Play Movie or your execution, your skills, you are absolutely world-class. I think it was a sixth three-wicket haul of the season, 11 games, which is crazy," kohli added.<h3>Watch the video below</h3>

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Bhuvneshwar said: “The good thing is that whatever I’m doing or trying to do it, it’s happening. And I think it’s all about confidence. When you start IPL, you go through a couple of good matches, then your confidence goes up. And I think, yes, I don’t want to change it, but whatever I’m trying to do, it’s happening. It’s execution is spot on, getting wickets and, of course, getting help from fielders to catch those crucial touches. So yes, I mean things work out."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-arsenal-vs-west-ham-var-decision-controversy-was-referee-right-to-disallow-goal-1778483073974">Premier League | Arsenal vs West Ham VAR decision controversy - Was referee right to disallow goal?</a>&nbsp;Kohli further praised the RCB bowlers, saying: “Shefi (Romario Shepherd), the way you bowl tonight, what stop notch and you showed us what you can do when you feel confident with the ball in hand and you can hit your areas. You have the skill, and we all back you to execute your skills every time. So well done on that."&nbsp;Speaking about the chase, Kohli admitted RCB did not begin well with the bat but admired how the middle order responded. He referenced earlier matches where players like Rajat Patidar and Tim David had rescued difficult situations and said the partnership between Krunal and Tim David was crucial in turning the game around.&nbsp;“I think it’s the best ideal knock. So far from what I’ve seen, we’ve played a lot of knocks under pressure, but I think tonight was special. We’re struggling with bouncing balls hitting you. You know, keeping low, bouncing up, but you never made an excuse. You just showed us how to grind, how to stay in there, find a solution, find a way. And even when you were cramping, those two sixes were actually the difference in the game, where you could have easily said, I can’t carry on, but, you know, you found the strength to carry on for the future. We can take a lot of inspiration from that," Kohli added.&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar also called Krunal’s innings “match-winning" and admired the way Krunal paced the chase, selected the right bowlers to attack and built partnerships smartly.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I think it was, it was amazing. It was match-winning, of course, the way he was cramping, but still getting things sixes, and more than anything, success. What was very nice to see is that he played the situation. He took few balls, he picked his bowlers, and of course, the way he betted with Bethel, the way they talked, we can literally sense from outside that they have some purpose. They bet it few hours, and then they went in the last few hours. So yes, it was amazing to see," he said.&nbsp;Looking ahead, Kohli turned the team’s focus to their next IPL fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We had no right to lose five hours to go, we had no right to win, and then we ended up winning. So I think this wins gonna boost our confidence, and then we come back in what two days, three days time, and we hunt those two points again, on to the next one boys," he signed off.

Virat Kohli praises Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s collective effort after their last-ball two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, with special mention for Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Virat Kohli addressed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after their dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 clash that went down to the final ball on Sunday (May 10). Despite being dismissed for a golden duck, Kohli applauded the team’s resilience and highlighted the contributions of players like Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. “Hey guys, I’m gonna keep it short. I’m gonna wrap it up tonight. Thanks, Andy (Flower), for giving me a chance to do something in the game today," Kohli jocked. “But guys, look, if you want to win multi-team competitions, we need a team. We need a game like that. We need to scrap for a win. We need to fight hard." “And we know the feeling in the group. We’re just talking about the game, how we started off, I think again. Bhuvi, brilliant in the Power Play Movie or your execution, your skills, you are absolutely world-class. I think it was a sixth three-wicket haul of the season, 11 games, which is crazy," kohli added. Watch the video below

Virat Kohli praises Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s collective effort after their last-ball two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, with special mention for Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli motivates RCB squad after thrilling victory against MI - Watch

Arsenal inched closer to their maiden Premier League title in more than a decade with a critical 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday (May 10). The win sent Arsenal (79) five points clear of second-place Manchester City (74) with two games left for the Gunners and three for the City. The match against West Ham, however, would be remembered the most for the 95th VAR decision drama which eventually culminated in West Ham, fighting to avoid relegation, being denied a goal that could have turned Arsenal's win into a 1-1 draw. The referee saw 17 replays before disallowing the goal and the decision has not gone down well among the fans.<h2>What happened during Arsenal vs West Ham VAR drama?</h2>The game saw no goals being scored for the 82 of 90 minutes before Leandro Trossard scored one in the 83th minute, giving Arsenal an edge. In the 95th minute though, West Ham substitute Callum Wilson scored on a corner but it wasn't that simple. In the melee of bodies crammed near the goal post, it was always going to be difficult.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-playoffs-watch-spurs-wembanyama-ejected-for-elbowing-wolves-naz-reid-in-game-4-of-conference-semis-1778479080895">NBA Playoffs: Spurs' Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid</a>Chris Kavanagh, match referee disallowed the equalizer after VAR referee Darren England spotted a foul by West Ham's Pablo on Arsenal goalie David Raya. The Gunners goalkeeper had an arm across his throat as he tried to save the goal amid the swarm of bodies with players from both sides pulling and wrestling each other down. Have a look at the video below:

Chris Kavanagh, match referee disallowed the equalizer after VAR referee Darren England spotted a foul by West Ham's Pablo on Arsenal goalie David Raya. The Gunners goalkeeper had an arm across his throat as he tried to save the goal amid the swarm of bodies with players from both sides pulling and wrestling each other down. Have a look at the video below:

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<h2>What did the coaches say about the win?</h2>Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was congratulated the refs for making 'brave but right call' of disallowing the goal and said: "I think is very brave but very consistent with what they’ve been talking about all season. When I have to be critical, I have been. Today, I have to praise them, at least for giving the option to a referee to decide – away from the lights and the chaos, to give clarity to him to make the right call. The goal has to be disallowed. So congratulations because they made a big call in very, very difficult circumstances."Arteta's counterpart Nuno Espírito Santo, however, wasn't impressed with the call and said: "It is upsetting and frustrating for us today. It’s a lack of consistency. It seems like the rules have changed. The Premier League have to solve it. They have to come to the clubs and explain because everybody is confused."&nbsp;

West Ham scored a goal in 95th minute vs Arsenal only to be disallowed by referee after 17 replays for Pablo fouling Raya. The decision helped Arsenal win 1-0 and go five points clear at the top of PL table as they look to win the first title in more than two decades.

Arsenal inched closer to their maiden Premier League title in more than a decade with a critical 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday (May 10). The win sent Arsenal (79) five points clear of second-place Manchester City (74) with two games left for the Gunners and three for the City. The match against West Ham, however, would be remembered the most for the 95th VAR decision drama which eventually culminated in West Ham, fighting to avoid relegation, being denied a goal that could have turned Arsenal's win into a 1-1 draw. The referee saw 17 replays before disallowing the goal and the decision has not gone down well among the fans. What happened during Arsenal vs West Ham VAR drama? The game saw no goals being scored for the 82 of 90 minutes before Leandro Trossard scored one in the 83th minute, giving Arsenal an edge. In the 95th minute though, West Ham substitute Callum Wilson scored on a corner but it wasn't that simple. In the melee of bodies crammed near the goal post, it was always going to be difficult. Also Watch - NBA Playoffs: Spurs' Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid Chris Kavanagh, match referee disallowed the equalizer after VAR referee Darren England spotted a foul by West Ham's Pablo on Arsenal goalie David Raya. The Gunners goalkeeper had an arm across his throat as he tried to save the goal amid the swarm of bodies with players from both sides pulling and wrestling each other down. Have a look at the video below:

West Ham scored a goal in 95th minute vs Arsenal only to be disallowed by referee after 17 replays for Pablo fouling Raya. The decision helped Arsenal win 1-0 and go five points clear at the top of PL table as they look to win the first title in more than two decades.

Premier League | Arsenal vs West Ham VAR decision controversy - Was referee right to disallow goal?

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid in the face during Game 4 of the best-of-seven conference semis in NBA Playoffs on Sunday (May 10). The Timberwolves, however, beat the Spurs 114-109 to bring the series level at 2-2 with three more games left. The moment happened in the second of the four quarters and the crowd got behind the Wolves with the shouts of 'kick him out' against 7 feet 4 inches tall Wembanyama as the referees reviewed the video of the incident.<h2>Why was Wembanyama ejected from Game 4 against Wolves?</h2>With nearly four minutes left in the second quarter of the game, Wembanyama was inside the paint as one of the Spurs players tried a three-pointer from the corner. The shot did not go through and Wembanyama tried to collect the rebound on the missed three-pointer. As soon as Wembanyama got the hold of the ball he was swarmed by the Wolves including and the Spurs player's elbow hit Reid on the neck and the jaw. Have a look at the video below:

The players from both the teams, however, kept the cool and did not clear the benches, allowing the referees to take care of the situation. Just the game officials reviewed the footage of the incident, the penalty on Wembanyama was upgraded to Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck and he was ejected automatically.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-beat-real-madrid-in-el-clasico-to-win-la-liga-1778472122529">Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to win La Liga</a>Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, however, was not happy with the decision but did not condone Wembanyama's behaviour either. "He’s going to have to protect himself if [the referees] are not … It’s disgusting. I just think that the amount of physicality that people play with him at some level you have to protect yourself," the head coach said after the game.<h2>What next for Wembanyama and the Spurs?</h2>The league will review Wembanayama's actions before the next game which is scheduled on Tuesday (May 12). While the NBA can impose fine or even suspend the Spurs' player, coach Johnson says: "There was zero intent. I think it would be ridiculous [to punish him further]."

Spurs' Wembanyama was ejected to excessive contact above neck after elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid. Minnesota won the Game 4, bringing series to a level 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday (May 12).

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid in the face during Game 4 of the best-of-seven conference semis in NBA Playoffs on Sunday (May 10). The Timberwolves, however, beat the Spurs 114-109 to bring the series level at 2-2 with three more games left. The moment happened in the second of the four quarters and the crowd got behind the Wolves with the shouts of 'kick him out' against 7 feet 4 inches tall Wembanyama as the referees reviewed the video of the incident. Why was Wembanyama ejected from Game 4 against Wolves? With nearly four minutes left in the second quarter of the game, Wembanyama was inside the paint as one of the Spurs players tried a three-pointer from the corner. The shot did not go through and Wembanyama tried to collect the rebound on the missed three-pointer. As soon as Wembanyama got the hold of the ball he was swarmed by the Wolves including and the Spurs player's elbow hit Reid on the neck and the jaw. Have a look at the video below:

Spurs' Wembanyama was ejected to excessive contact above neck after elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid. Minnesota won the Game 4, bringing series to a level 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday (May 12).

NBA Playoffs: Spurs' Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid in Game 4 of conference semis - WATCH

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 match on Sunday (May 10) by two wickets in Raipur to snap two-game winning streak. Chasing a modest 167, the defending champions were in a pickle cross the line on the last ball in a thrilling finish to go to of the points table. RCB now have 14 points from seven wins and four losses in 11 games. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians, however, crashed out of playoff race with eighth loss of the season. Mumbai, along with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), have six points from three wins and eight losses in 11 games in the ongoing season.<h2>Krunal Pandya holds RCB together</h2>The defending champs lost ace batter Virat Kohli for a duck in the first over of the chase before losing Devdutt Padikkal (12) and skipper Rajat Patidar (8) inside powerplay as well. At 39/3 in 5.1 overs, Jacob Bethell (27) and Krunal Pandya added 55 runs in the next seven overs to bring some stability to the chase. After Bethell, Pandya added 37 runs with Jitesh Sharma (18) as well as RCB came within 40 runs of the target.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-urvil-patel-csk-star-equals-fastest-fifty-record-in-ipl-history-1778425484518">Who is Urvil Patel? CSK star equals fastest fifty record in IPL history</a>Corbin Bosch then dismissed Jitesh and Tim David on the last two balls of 16th over to jolt RCB once more. After Pandya, who scored 73 off 46, was out at the completion of 18th over, RCB needed 17 runs in 12 balls with three wickets in hand. The tail-enders did well to hold their nerves and score the required runs including a double on the last ball to take the team home by two wickets in a breathtaking finish.<h2>MI batters fail again</h2>Batting first, MI lost opener Ryan Rickelton in the first over to Buvneshwar Kumar. The pacer, in his next over, dismissed Rohit Sharma (22) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav on the consecutive balls to leave MI reeling at 28/3. Naman Dhir (47) and Tilak Varma (57) then added 82 runs for the third wicket and took MI past 100. The batters after that, Will Jacks (10) &amp; Raj Bawa (16), could not contribute much as MI finished at 166/7 in 20 overs and Bhuvi finished with 4/23 in four overs.

RCB beat Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets in IPL 2026 on Sunday (May 10) to go top of the points table. MI, however, crashed out of playoffs race after eighth loss of the season in 11 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 match on Sunday (May 10) by two wickets in Raipur to snap two-game winning streak. Chasing a modest 167, the defending champions were in a pickle cross the line on the last ball in a thrilling finish to go to of the points table. RCB now have 14 points from seven wins and four losses in 11 games. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians, however, crashed out of playoff race with eighth loss of the season. Mumbai, along with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), have six points from three wins and eight losses in 11 games in the ongoing season. Krunal Pandya holds RCB together The defending champs lost ace batter Virat Kohli for a duck in the first over of the chase before losing Devdutt Padikkal (12) and skipper Rajat Patidar (8) inside powerplay as well. At 39/3 in 5.1 overs, Jacob Bethell (27) and Krunal Pandya added 55 runs in the next seven overs to bring some stability to the chase. After Bethell, Pandya added 37 runs with Jitesh Sharma (18) as well as RCB came within 40 runs of the target. Also Read - Who is Urvil Patel? CSK star equals fastest fifty record in IPL history Corbin Bosch then dismissed Jitesh and Tim David on the last two balls of 16th over to jolt RCB once more. After Pandya, who scored 73 off 46, was out at the completion of 18th over, RCB needed 17 runs in 12 balls with three wickets in hand. The tail-enders did well to hold their nerves and score the required runs including a double on the last ball to take the team home by two wickets in a breathtaking finish. MI batters fail again Batting first, MI lost opener Ryan Rickelton in the first over to Buvneshwar Kumar. The pacer, in his next over, dismissed Rohit Sharma (22) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav on the consecutive balls to leave MI reeling at 28/3. Naman Dhir (47) and Tilak Varma (57) then added 82 runs for the third wicket and took MI past 100. The batters after that, Will Jacks (10) & Raj Bawa (16), could not contribute much as MI finished at 166/7 in 20 overs and Bhuvi finished with 4/23 in four overs.

RCB beat Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets in IPL 2026 on Sunday (May 10) to go top of the points table. MI, however, crashed out of playoffs race after eighth loss of the season in 11 matches.

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Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Los Blancos with three matches remaining.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-denied-entry-into-comeback-tournament-as-wrestling-federation-imposes-ban-1778325904938">Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as WFI imposes ban</a>This was only the second time the outcome of La Liga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in 1932 after a draw with Barca.Flick's team were disappointed to be knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in April, but were still determined to celebrate in style."This title is more special for winning it at home against Madrid, now we have to enjoy it with the fans," Barca midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar."We have been the best team in Spain -- of course we (also) want to win the Champions League, that's the objective."Next year we will have another opportunity."Madrid arrived at the match embroiled in chaos, after midfielder Fede Valverde was ruled out with a head injury following a training ground scuffle with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, who started.Barca coach Flick received bad news before the game, with his father passing away, but took his place on the touchline regardless, to oversee his side's comfortable triumph."It has been a tough day. It started in the morning and I really, I'll never forget this day," Flick told fans on the pitch."I'm really proud about that we have such a team. I want to say thank you to everyone, thank you for everything, thanks for really fighting. I really appreciate that a lot."The German coach opted for the energetic Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, on the right wing in place of injured teenage star Lamine Yamal.The Catalans, who only needed to avoid defeat, came out with their eyes firmly locked on the prize, racing into a two-goal lead inside 18 minutes.Rashford opened the scoring with a superb free-kick, whipping the ball into the top left corner from a position 20 yards out, right of centre.Torres doubled the hosts' advantage at a jubilant Camp Nou, the 62,000-strong crowd enjoying the first Clasico back there since the stadium was reopened.Dani Olmo produced a clever backheel to allow Torres to burst into the box and ram past Thibaut Courtois.Gonzalo Garcia, playing in place of injured Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, prodded narrowly wide after racing in behind Barca's high defensive line.<h2>Madrid frustration</h2>Urged on by coach Alvaro Arbeloa on the touchline, unlikely to be at the helm next season, Madrid battled to stem the bleeding.Rashford could have added a third before the break but fired wide, with Fermin Lopez unmarked and well placed to finish.Torres should have struck early in the second half but Courtois saved from the Spain international as he ran through.Jude Bellingham put the ball in Barcelona's net but the goal was ruled out for offside, while Joan Garcia thwarted Vinicius Junior.Barca fans batted inflatable beach balls around to taunt the Brazilian over his unfulfilled Ballon d'Or ambitions, and lapped up the party atmosphere.Courtois saved from substitutes Raphinha, back after injury, and Robert Lewandowski as Madrid saw out the remainder of the match without taking further damage."We can't say a lot (to the fans), because we understand the frustration, their upset, how unsatisfied they have to be with this season," Arbeloa told reporters."All we can do is work, looking towards the future, learning from everything we did badly this year, knowing that Real Madrid always come back."Flick's side remain on course to match the record of 100 points in a league season and can win all their home matches if they defeat Real Betis in the one remaining.Meanwhile Madrid finish a second consecutive season without a major trophy, staring down the barrel of a summer reshuffle, including former coach Jose Mourinho being linked with a potential return.What is clear is that for now president Florentino Perez cannot seem to find the solution to end Flick's Barca's domestic domination.

This was only the second time the outcome of La Liga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in 1932 after a draw with Barca.

Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Los Blancos with three matches remaining. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as WFI imposes ban This was only the second time the outcome of La Liga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in 1932 after a draw with Barca. Flick's team were disappointed to be knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in April, but were still determined to celebrate in style. "This title is more special for winning it at home against Madrid, now we have to enjoy it with the fans," Barca midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar. "We have been the best team in Spain -- of course we (also) want to win the Champions League, that's the objective. "Next year we will have another opportunity." Madrid arrived at the match embroiled in chaos, after midfielder Fede Valverde was ruled out with a head injury following a training ground scuffle with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, who started. Barca coach Flick received bad news before the game, with his father passing away, but took his place on the touchline regardless, to oversee his side's comfortable triumph. "It has been a tough day. It started in the morning and I really, I'll never forget this day," Flick told fans on the pitch. "I'm really proud about that we have such a team. I want to say thank you to everyone, thank you for everything, thanks for really fighting. I really appreciate that a lot." The German coach opted for the energetic Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, on the right wing in place of injured teenage star Lamine Yamal. The Catalans, who only needed to avoid defeat, came out with their eyes firmly locked on the prize, racing into a two-goal lead inside 18 minutes. Rashford opened the scoring with a superb free-kick, whipping the ball into the top left corner from a position 20 yards out, right of centre. Torres doubled the hosts' advantage at a jubilant Camp Nou, the 62,000-strong crowd enjoying the first Clasico back there since the stadium was reopened. Dani Olmo produced a clever backheel to allow Torres to burst into the box and ram past Thibaut Courtois. Gonzalo Garcia, playing in place of injured Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, prodded narrowly wide after racing in behind Barca's high defensive line. Madrid frustration Urged on by coach Alvaro Arbeloa on the touchline, unlikely to be at the helm next season, Madrid battled to stem the bleeding. Rashford could have added a third before the break but fired wide, with Fermin Lopez unmarked and well placed to finish. Torres should have struck early in the second half but Courtois saved from the Spain international as he ran through. Jude Bellingham put the ball in Barcelona's net but the goal was ruled out for offside, while Joan Garcia thwarted Vinicius Junior. Barca fans batted inflatable beach balls around to taunt the Brazilian over his unfulfilled Ballon d'Or ambitions, and lapped up the party atmosphere. Courtois saved from substitutes Raphinha, back after injury, and Robert Lewandowski as Madrid saw out the remainder of the match without taking further damage. "We can't say a lot (to the fans), because we understand the frustration, their upset, how unsatisfied they have to be with this season," Arbeloa told reporters. "All we can do is work, looking towards the future, learning from everything we did badly this year, knowing that Real Madrid always come back." Flick's side remain on course to match the record of 100 points in a league season and can win all their home matches if they defeat Real Betis in the one remaining. Meanwhile Madrid finish a second consecutive season without a major trophy, staring down the barrel of a summer reshuffle, including former coach Jose Mourinho being linked with a potential return. What is clear is that for now president Florentino Perez cannot seem to find the solution to end Flick's Barca's domestic domination.

This was only the second time the outcome of La Liga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in 1932 after a draw with Barca.

Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to win La Liga

Corbin Bosch’s impressive four-wicket haul ultimately went in vain as Krunal Pandya’s attacking half-century and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s crucial six in the final over guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on the last ball of their IPL clash in Raipur on Sunday. The defeat officially ended the playoff hopes of both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;This marked RCB’s second last-ball chase victory against MI after their memorable two-wicket win in Chennai during the 2021 season while pursuing a 160-run target.&nbsp;Although Bosch shone with the ball, Krunal Pandya emerged as the standout performer for RCB with a commanding 73 from 46 deliveries, featuring four fours and five sixes.&nbsp;With the victory, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL points table, registering seven wins in 11 matches, while MI remained ninth with only three victories from the same number of games.&nbsp;Chasing 167, RCB suffered an early setback when Deepak Chahar dismissed Virat Kohli for a first-ball duck in the opening over. Devdutt Padikkal then joined Jacob Bethell at the crease.&nbsp;It was only the second time Kohli had recorded ducks in back-to-back IPL innings, the previous occurrence coming in 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;Chahar struck again in his next over, removing Padikkal for 12. Captain Rajat Patidar walked in but failed to make an impact, falling to Corbin Bosch for 8 in the final over of the powerplay.&nbsp;Krunal Pandya then partnered Bethell to stabilise the innings, taking RCB to 74/3 at the halfway stage. Bosch delivered another crucial breakthrough in the 13th over by dismissing Bethell for 27 off 27 balls. He also bowled a remarkable maiden over during the middle phase, the first such over between overs seven and 15 in IPL 2026.&nbsp;Jitesh Sharma injected momentum into the chase with a quick cameo, including a towering six off Raj Bawa. Meanwhile, Pandya reached his fifty in the 15th over with a composed two-run shot toward mid-wicket.&nbsp;Bosch continued his excellent spell by dismissing Jitesh for 18 and then removing Tim David for a golden duck, putting MI firmly back in contention.&nbsp;However, Pandya kept RCB alive in the chase with two towering sixes off AM Ghazanfar before eventually departing for a brilliant 73.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah then tightened the contest with an exceptional 19th over, conceding only three runs. In the final over, Raj Bawa dismissed Romario Shepherd, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar answered with an important six before Rasikh Salam Dar calmly collected the winning runs off the last ball to complete RCB’s dramatic triumph.&nbsp;Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball for RCB, claiming four wickets to help restrict Mumbai Indians to 166/7 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar, who finished with figures of 4/23 in 4 overs, gave MI an early jolt with three quick wickets and then returned to pick the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma later in the innings. However, despite Bhuvneshwar's lethal bowling, MI's Naman Dhir and Tilak steered the team to a respectable total of 166/7 in 20 overs. Bhuvneshwar got RCB off to a brilliant start as he provided the first breakthrough in the very first over, dismissing MI opener Ryan Rickelton (2). While Rohit Sharma briefly threatened to snatch back the momentum, smashing Josh Hazlewood for 18 runs in the second over, including two sixes, Bhuvneshwar returned to silence the MI dugout. In a sensational third over, Bhuvneshwar removed Rohit (22 off 10), caught by Jitesh Sharma, and followed it up by dismissing the stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck. At 28/3, Mumbai were staring at a total collapse. However, Naman and Tilak steadied the MI ship by stitching together an 82-run knock. The Dhir-Tilak stand hauled MI from 28/3 to 102/3 in 12 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-urvil-patel-csk-star-equals-fastest-fifty-record-in-ipl-history-1778425484518">Who is Urvil Patel? CSK star equals fastest fifty record in IPL history</a> Just as MI looked set to launch a final assault, RCB's Rasikh Salam Dar (1/42 in 4 overs) provided the breakthrough RCB desperately needed. He dismissed Naman (47 off 32) in the 13th over, ending a stand that had threatened to take the game away from the Bengaluru side. Shortly after, Romario Shepherd (1/18 in 3 overs) struck a crucial blow by removing the dangerous Will Jacks (10), leaving MI at 136/5 after 16 overs. Tilak brought up his fifty off 37 balls in the 17th over as MI's score read 149/5 after 17 overs. However, Bhuvneshwar returned to continue haunting the MI batting lineup as he got rid of Tilak in the 18th over, reducing MI to the score of 155/6. Hazlewood (1/43 in 4 overs) delivered a brilliant penultimate over as he got rid of RCB's Raj Bawa (16) and conceded only six runs. With MI's Corbin Bosch and Deepak Chahar at the crease, Rasikh Salam Dar delivered the last over and gave away only five runs, restricting 166/7 in 20 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Krunal Pandya delivered a memorable innings as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday.

Corbin Bosch’s impressive four-wicket haul ultimately went in vain as Krunal Pandya’s attacking half-century and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s crucial six in the final over guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on the last ball of their IPL clash in Raipur on Sunday. The defeat officially ended the playoff hopes of both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. This marked RCB’s second last-ball chase victory against MI after their memorable two-wicket win in Chennai during the 2021 season while pursuing a 160-run target. Although Bosch shone with the ball, Krunal Pandya emerged as the standout performer for RCB with a commanding 73 from 46 deliveries, featuring four fours and five sixes. With the victory, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL points table, registering seven wins in 11 matches, while MI remained ninth with only three victories from the same number of games. Chasing 167, RCB suffered an early setback when Deepak Chahar dismissed Virat Kohli for a first-ball duck in the opening over. Devdutt Padikkal then joined Jacob Bethell at the crease. It was only the second time Kohli had recorded ducks in back-to-back IPL innings, the previous occurrence coming in 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chahar struck again in his next over, removing Padikkal for 12. Captain Rajat Patidar walked in but failed to make an impact, falling to Corbin Bosch for 8 in the final over of the powerplay. Krunal Pandya then partnered Bethell to stabilise the innings, taking RCB to 74/3 at the halfway stage. Bosch delivered another crucial breakthrough in the 13th over by dismissing Bethell for 27 off 27 balls. He also bowled a remarkable maiden over during the middle phase, the first such over between overs seven and 15 in IPL 2026. Jitesh Sharma injected momentum into the chase with a quick cameo, including a towering six off Raj Bawa. Meanwhile, Pandya reached his fifty in the 15th over with a composed two-run shot toward mid-wicket. Bosch continued his excellent spell by dismissing Jitesh for 18 and then removing Tim David for a golden duck, putting MI firmly back in contention. However, Pandya kept RCB alive in the chase with two towering sixes off AM Ghazanfar before eventually departing for a brilliant 73. Jasprit Bumrah then tightened the contest with an exceptional 19th over, conceding only three runs. In the final over, Raj Bawa dismissed Romario Shepherd, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar answered with an important six before Rasikh Salam Dar calmly collected the winning runs off the last ball to complete RCB’s dramatic triumph. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball for RCB, claiming four wickets to help restrict Mumbai Indians to 166/7 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Bhuvneshwar, who finished with figures of 4/23 in 4 overs, gave MI an early jolt with three quick wickets and then returned to pick the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma later in the innings. However, despite Bhuvneshwar's lethal bowling, MI's Naman Dhir and Tilak steered the team to a respectable total of 166/7 in 20 overs. Bhuvneshwar got RCB off to a brilliant start as he provided the first breakthrough in the very first over, dismissing MI opener Ryan Rickelton (2). While Rohit Sharma briefly threatened to snatch back the momentum, smashing Josh Hazlewood for 18 runs in the second over, including two sixes, Bhuvneshwar returned to silence the MI dugout. In a sensational third over, Bhuvneshwar removed Rohit (22 off 10), caught by Jitesh Sharma, and followed it up by dismissing the stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck. At 28/3, Mumbai were staring at a total collapse. However, Naman and Tilak steadied the MI ship by stitching together an 82-run knock. The Dhir-Tilak stand hauled MI from 28/3 to 102/3 in 12 overs. Also Read - Who is Urvil Patel? CSK star equals fastest fifty record in IPL history Just as MI looked set to launch a final assault, RCB's Rasikh Salam Dar (1/42 in 4 overs) provided the breakthrough RCB desperately needed. He dismissed Naman (47 off 32) in the 13th over, ending a stand that had threatened to take the game away from the Bengaluru side. Shortly after, Romario Shepherd (1/18 in 3 overs) struck a crucial blow by removing the dangerous Will Jacks (10), leaving MI at 136/5 after 16 overs. Tilak brought up his fifty off 37 balls in the 17th over as MI's score read 149/5 after 17 overs. However, Bhuvneshwar returned to continue haunting the MI batting lineup as he got rid of Tilak in the 18th over, reducing MI to the score of 155/6. Hazlewood (1/43 in 4 overs) delivered a brilliant penultimate over as he got rid of RCB's Raj Bawa (16) and conceded only six runs. With MI's Corbin Bosch and Deepak Chahar at the crease, Rasikh Salam Dar delivered the last over and gave away only five runs, restricting 166/7 in 20 overs. With inputs from agencies

Krunal Pandya delivered a memorable innings as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya’s 73 powers RCB to thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel matched the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history on Sunday (May 10), scoring 50 in just 13 deliveries against Lucknow Super Giants at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Batting at no. 3, the right-handed batter played a brilliant innings of 65 from only 23 balls, smashing two boundaries and eight sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 282.61. It also became the second-highest strike-rate innings ever recorded for CSK, behind Suresh Raina’s explosive 87 off 25 balls in 2014.&nbsp;<h2>Fastest fifties in IPL history (by balls faced)</h2><ul><li>13 balls - Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023</li><li>13 balls - Urvil Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2026</li><li>14 balls - KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 2018</li><li>14 balls - Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 2022</li><li>14 balls - Romario Shepherd (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025</li></ul><h2>Who is Urvil Patel?</h2>Urvil Patel is a 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat known for his aggressive strokeplay and rapid scoring ability. Although he is still relatively unfamiliar to many IPL followers, he has consistently impressed in domestic cricket with his fearless batting approach.&nbsp;His standout performances include a stunning 28-ball century in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian and the second-fastest in men’s T20 cricket overall. He also produced a 36-ball hundred against Uttarakhand last season, underlining his dominance in the shortest format.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-overton-urvil-fire-chennai-super-kings-to-third-consecutive-win-move-to-fifth-in-standings-1778424606792">IPL 2026: Overton, Urvil fire Chennai Super Kings to third consecutive win, move to fifth in standings</a>&nbsp;Urvil’s attacking game extends beyond T20 cricket. In List-A matches, he owns a 41-ball century, making it the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in the format after Yusuf Pathan.&nbsp;In the Indian Premier League, Urvil was first signed by Gujarat Titans before IPL 2023 for his base price of INR 20 lakh. However, he did not feature in a single match for the franchise and was released ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.&nbsp;Despite delivering strong performances in domestic cricket, he went unsold again at the IPL 2025 auction.&nbsp;&nbsp;His breakthrough opportunity arrived when Chennai Super Kings brought him in as a replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi during IPL 2026 for INR 30 lakh. &nbsp;He has now made an instant impact with a record-equalling innings for the franchise.

Urvil Patel smashes a 13-ball fifty for CSK against Lucknow Super Giants, equalling the joint-fastest IPL half-century. Here’s everything you need to know about him.

Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel matched the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history on Sunday (May 10), scoring 50 in just 13 deliveries against Lucknow Super Giants at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Batting at no. 3, the right-handed batter played a brilliant innings of 65 from only 23 balls, smashing two boundaries and eight sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 282.61. It also became the second-highest strike-rate innings ever recorded for CSK, behind Suresh Raina’s explosive 87 off 25 balls in 2014. Fastest fifties in IPL history (by balls faced) 13 balls - Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023 13 balls - Urvil Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2026 14 balls - KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 2018 14 balls - Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 2022 14 balls - Romario Shepherd (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025 Who is Urvil Patel? Urvil Patel is a 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat known for his aggressive strokeplay and rapid scoring ability. Although he is still relatively unfamiliar to many IPL followers, he has consistently impressed in domestic cricket with his fearless batting approach. His standout performances include a stunning 28-ball century in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian and the second-fastest in men’s T20 cricket overall. He also produced a 36-ball hundred against Uttarakhand last season, underlining his dominance in the shortest format. Also Read - IPL 2026: Overton, Urvil fire Chennai Super Kings to third consecutive win, move to fifth in standings Urvil’s attacking game extends beyond T20 cricket. In List-A matches, he owns a 41-ball century, making it the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in the format after Yusuf Pathan. In the Indian Premier League, Urvil was first signed by Gujarat Titans before IPL 2023 for his base price of INR 20 lakh. However, he did not feature in a single match for the franchise and was released ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Despite delivering strong performances in domestic cricket, he went unsold again at the IPL 2025 auction. His breakthrough opportunity arrived when Chennai Super Kings brought him in as a replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi during IPL 2026 for INR 30 lakh. He has now made an instant impact with a record-equalling innings for the franchise.

Urvil Patel smashes a 13-ball fifty for CSK against Lucknow Super Giants, equalling the joint-fastest IPL half-century. Here’s everything you need to know about him.

Who is Urvil Patel? CSK star equals fastest fifty record in IPL history

Urvil Patel produced one of the most explosive knocks in Indian Premier League history, equalling the tournament’s fastest fifty record as Chennai Super Kings cruised to a dominant five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (May 10). Pursuing a challenging 204-run target, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson started the chase aggressively, taking 11 runs off Mohammed Shami in the opening over before collecting another 15 from Prince Yadav in the next over.&nbsp;Spin was introduced early through Digvesh Singh Rathi, but Samson attacked immediately with a boundary and a six. The spinner, however, responded by clean bowling the wicketkeeper-batter later in the over. Samson’s quickfire 28 came off just 14 deliveries and included three fours and two maximums.&nbsp;Patel arrived at the crease and settled in with a single before launching a brutal counterattack. He hammered three successive sixes off Avesh Khan and continued the intent when Rathi returned, smashing him for four boundaries in a row, including three huge sixes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/big-blow-for-real-madrid-as-kylian-mbappe-set-to-miss-crucial-el-clasico-against-barcelona-1778414919344">Big blow for Real Madrid as Mbappe set to miss El Clasico against Barcelona</a>&nbsp;After completing the record-equalling fifty, Patel celebrated emotionally by pulling out a note from his pocket carrying the message: "This is for you, Papa" dedicating the milestone to his father.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shahbaz Ahmed then got rid of Patel in the ninth over at the score of 65 runs. He played just 23 balls and hit eight sixes and a couple of fours.&nbsp; Gaikwad kept holding the fort from one end, and runs kept flowing for the CSK. He departed in the 13th over after making a crucial 42 off 28 balls. 39 runs were needed in the last five overs, and Rathi bowled a crucial 16th over, conceding just four runs and dismissed Dewald Brevis. Avesh Khan got rid of Akshat Raghuwanshi (18 off 18 balls) on the very first delivery of the next over. He conceded just five runs in the over, and Prince Yadav leaked nine runs in the next over, which left the CSK needing 21 runs in the last two overs. Prashant Veer hit a six in Avesh's next over to collect 11 runs from the over, which left LSG to defend 10 runs in the final over. With two left-handed batters at the crease, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant gave the ball to Aiden Markram, who started with a couple of wide deliveries. Then, Shivam Dube hit a couple of sixes to finish the match in style. CSK won the match with five wickets and four balls to spare. Earlier in the match, LSG made 203/8 after being asked to bat first. They got off to a quick start, putting the bowlers under immediate pressure. Josh Inglis set the tone early by smashing 16 runs off the opening over, bowled by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein. At the end of three overs, LSG raced to 40 without loss, with Inglis leading the charge in an aggressive batting display at the top of the order. The visitors crossed the 50-run mark in the fourth over of their innings, maintaining a blistering start. It was also their joint-fastest team fifty in IPL history. Their previous quickest half-century in just 3.4 overs also came against the Chennai Super Kings in 2023. During the second ball of the fifth over, Inglis completed his half-century in just 17 balls. Inglis' 17-ball fifty was also the third-fastest for Lucknow in IPL. 17 balls taken by Inglis also makes it the fastest ever IPL fifty at Chepauk. In the following over, CSK speedster Anshul Kamboj got the much-needed breakthrough after he removed opener Mitchell Marsh for just 10 runs. Kamboj also broke the 77-run partnership for the first wicket. After the end of the sixth over, Lucknow was 91/1. The momentum shifted further when Noor Ahmad struck early in the next over, dismissing Nicholas Pooran for just one run. LSG then suffered a major double blow as Jamie Overton removed the dangerous Josh Inglis, who had smashed a rapid 85 off 33 balls, and also accounted for skipper Rishabh Pant for 15. By the end of 10 overs, LSG had slipped to 117/4 after a dominant powerplay, as CSK clawed their way back into the contest. LSG's innings continued to unravel after a costly mix-up in the 13th over saw Aiden Markram run out for just six runs, further denting their momentum after their explosive opening stand. The pressure mounted as Jamie Overton struck again in the 15th over, dismissing struggling batter Akshat Raghuwanshi for 18 runs. At that stage, LSG had slipped to 147/6, having lost control after a blazing start and losing wickets at regular intervals. After the end of the 17th over, the visitors reached 167/6. Towards the end, Himmat Singh (17 off 12 balls) and Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 43 off 25 balls helped LSG to post 203/8 in 20 overs. For CSK, Jamie Overton (3/36), Anshul Kamboj (2/47), and Noor Ahmad (1/24) were among the wicket takers. With this win, CSK plunged to fifth place with six wins in 11 matches. On the other hand, LSG remain at the bottom of the points table with six points in 11 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Lucknow Super Giants have been eliminated from IPL 2026 after a five-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

Urvil Patel produced one of the most explosive knocks in Indian Premier League history, equalling the tournament’s fastest fifty record as Chennai Super Kings cruised to a dominant five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (May 10). Pursuing a challenging 204-run target, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson started the chase aggressively, taking 11 runs off Mohammed Shami in the opening over before collecting another 15 from Prince Yadav in the next over. Spin was introduced early through Digvesh Singh Rathi, but Samson attacked immediately with a boundary and a six. The spinner, however, responded by clean bowling the wicketkeeper-batter later in the over. Samson’s quickfire 28 came off just 14 deliveries and included three fours and two maximums. Patel arrived at the crease and settled in with a single before launching a brutal counterattack. He hammered three successive sixes off Avesh Khan and continued the intent when Rathi returned, smashing him for four boundaries in a row, including three huge sixes. Also Read - Big blow for Real Madrid as Mbappe set to miss El Clasico against Barcelona After completing the record-equalling fifty, Patel celebrated emotionally by pulling out a note from his pocket carrying the message: "This is for you, Papa" dedicating the milestone to his father. Shahbaz Ahmed then got rid of Patel in the ninth over at the score of 65 runs. He played just 23 balls and hit eight sixes and a couple of fours. Gaikwad kept holding the fort from one end, and runs kept flowing for the CSK. He departed in the 13th over after making a crucial 42 off 28 balls. 39 runs were needed in the last five overs, and Rathi bowled a crucial 16th over, conceding just four runs and dismissed Dewald Brevis. Avesh Khan got rid of Akshat Raghuwanshi (18 off 18 balls) on the very first delivery of the next over. He conceded just five runs in the over, and Prince Yadav leaked nine runs in the next over, which left the CSK needing 21 runs in the last two overs. Prashant Veer hit a six in Avesh's next over to collect 11 runs from the over, which left LSG to defend 10 runs in the final over. With two left-handed batters at the crease, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant gave the ball to Aiden Markram, who started with a couple of wide deliveries. Then, Shivam Dube hit a couple of sixes to finish the match in style. CSK won the match with five wickets and four balls to spare. Earlier in the match, LSG made 203/8 after being asked to bat first. They got off to a quick start, putting the bowlers under immediate pressure. Josh Inglis set the tone early by smashing 16 runs off the opening over, bowled by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein. At the end of three overs, LSG raced to 40 without loss, with Inglis leading the charge in an aggressive batting display at the top of the order. The visitors crossed the 50-run mark in the fourth over of their innings, maintaining a blistering start. It was also their joint-fastest team fifty in IPL history. Their previous quickest half-century in just 3.4 overs also came against the Chennai Super Kings in 2023. During the second ball of the fifth over, Inglis completed his half-century in just 17 balls. Inglis' 17-ball fifty was also the third-fastest for Lucknow in IPL. 17 balls taken by Inglis also makes it the fastest ever IPL fifty at Chepauk. In the following over, CSK speedster Anshul Kamboj got the much-needed breakthrough after he removed opener Mitchell Marsh for just 10 runs. Kamboj also broke the 77-run partnership for the first wicket. After the end of the sixth over, Lucknow was 91/1. The momentum shifted further when Noor Ahmad struck early in the next over, dismissing Nicholas Pooran for just one run. LSG then suffered a major double blow as Jamie Overton removed the dangerous Josh Inglis, who had smashed a rapid 85 off 33 balls, and also accounted for skipper Rishabh Pant for 15. By the end of 10 overs, LSG had slipped to 117/4 after a dominant powerplay, as CSK clawed their way back into the contest. LSG's innings continued to unravel after a costly mix-up in the 13th over saw Aiden Markram run out for just six runs, further denting their momentum after their explosive opening stand. The pressure mounted as Jamie Overton struck again in the 15th over, dismissing struggling batter Akshat Raghuwanshi for 18 runs. At that stage, LSG had slipped to 147/6, having lost control after a blazing start and losing wickets at regular intervals. After the end of the 17th over, the visitors reached 167/6. Towards the end, Himmat Singh (17 off 12 balls) and Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 43 off 25 balls helped LSG to post 203/8 in 20 overs. For CSK, Jamie Overton (3/36), Anshul Kamboj (2/47), and Noor Ahmad (1/24) were among the wicket takers. With this win, CSK plunged to fifth place with six wins in 11 matches. On the other hand, LSG remain at the bottom of the points table with six points in 11 matches. With inputs from agencies

Lucknow Super Giants have been eliminated from IPL 2026 after a five-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Overton, Urvil fire Chennai Super Kings to third consecutive win, move to fifth in standings

Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11). PBKS have played 10 matches so far, winning six and losing three and are currently third on the points table. DC have played 11 matches, winning four and losing seven and sit in eighth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL history</h2>Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have clashed 36 times in the Indian Premier League, with PBKS winning 18 matches and DC claiming victory in 17 encounters. One match ended without a result.&nbsp;Also Read - Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-no-panic-in-camp-after-three-straight-losses-team-sticks-to-original-preparation-plan-says-pbks-suryansh-shedge-1778331578182"> 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge</a><h2>What is the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55.<h2>When will the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-denied-entry-into-comeback-tournament-as-wrestling-federation-imposes-ban-1778325904938">Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad&nbsp;Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11). PBKS have played 10 matches so far, winning six and losing three and are currently third on the points table. DC have played 11 matches, winning four and losing seven and sit in eighth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL history Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have clashed 36 times in the Indian Premier League, with PBKS winning 18 matches and DC claiming victory in 17 encounters. One match ended without a result. Also Read - Also Read - 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge What is the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55. When will the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India. Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India. Squads Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs DC match no 55 timing, squad, H2H & more

Real Madrid have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico, as French star Kylian Mbappe ruled out after failing a late fitness assessment. His absence comes as a major setback for Carlo Ancelotti’s side before the crucial showdown against rivals FC Barcelona, a match that could have a decisive impact on the La Liga title race. The 27-year-old forward, who has been dealing a muscle problem in his left leg was unable to finish Saturday’s training session at Valdebebas and did not recover in time to travel for the clash in Camp Nou.&nbsp;Real Madrid confirmed their squad for the highly anticipated encounter through a post on X, with Mbappe notably left out of the travelling group.&nbsp;After consultations between the club’s medical department and coaching staff, Madrid chose not to take any chances with the striker’s fitness, especially with their championship ambitions already under pressure.&nbsp;The French forward's absence is a huge concern for Madrid, considering his remarkable record against Barcelona, scoring at an average of one goal every 67 minutes in Clasico meetings. Mbappe had also netted a hat-trick in last season's Clasico at Montjuic despite Madrid ending up on the losing side. Mbappe has enjoyed a prolific debut campaign in Spain, scoring 41 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions despite enduring multiple short-term injury layoffs linked to knee and muscle issues.&nbsp;His absence also follows recent controversy surrounding trips to Italy and France during recovery periods, which drew criticism in the Spanish media.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-could-a-washout-against-royal-challengers-bengaluru-end-mumbai-indians-playoff-dream-1778412963110">IPL 2026: Could a washout against Royal Challengers Bengaluru end Mumbai Indians’ playoff dream?</a> Madrid head into the high-stakes encounter severely depleted, with several key players unavailable. Midfielder Federico Valverde, forward Rodrygo, defender Eder Militao, youngster Arda Guler, and full-backs Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are all sidelined. Barcelona, meanwhile, can clinch the La Liga title if they avoid defeat against their arch-rivals, which would mark the first time in league history that the championship is decided during a Clasico. Madrid, however, can still delay Barca's celebrations by cutting the gap at the top to eight points with three matches remaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Real Madrid have been dealt a major setback as Kylian Mbappe ruled out of the clash against Barcelona in Camp Nou on Sunday

Real Madrid have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico, as French star Kylian Mbappe ruled out after failing a late fitness assessment. His absence comes as a major setback for Carlo Ancelotti’s side before the crucial showdown against rivals FC Barcelona, a match that could have a decisive impact on the La Liga title race. The 27-year-old forward, who has been dealing a muscle problem in his left leg was unable to finish Saturday’s training session at Valdebebas and did not recover in time to travel for the clash in Camp Nou. Real Madrid confirmed their squad for the highly anticipated encounter through a post on X, with Mbappe notably left out of the travelling group. After consultations between the club’s medical department and coaching staff, Madrid chose not to take any chances with the striker’s fitness, especially with their championship ambitions already under pressure. The French forward's absence is a huge concern for Madrid, considering his remarkable record against Barcelona, scoring at an average of one goal every 67 minutes in Clasico meetings. Mbappe had also netted a hat-trick in last season's Clasico at Montjuic despite Madrid ending up on the losing side. Mbappe has enjoyed a prolific debut campaign in Spain, scoring 41 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions despite enduring multiple short-term injury layoffs linked to knee and muscle issues. His absence also follows recent controversy surrounding trips to Italy and France during recovery periods, which drew criticism in the Spanish media. Also Read - IPL 2026: Could a washout against Royal Challengers Bengaluru end Mumbai Indians’ playoff dream? Madrid head into the high-stakes encounter severely depleted, with several key players unavailable. Midfielder Federico Valverde, forward Rodrygo, defender Eder Militao, youngster Arda Guler, and full-backs Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are all sidelined. Barcelona, meanwhile, can clinch the La Liga title if they avoid defeat against their arch-rivals, which would mark the first time in league history that the championship is decided during a Clasico. Madrid, however, can still delay Barca's celebrations by cutting the gap at the top to eight points with three matches remaining. With inputs from agencies

Real Madrid have been dealt a major setback as Kylian Mbappe ruled out of the clash against Barcelona in Camp Nou on Sunday

Big blow for Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe set to miss crucial El Clasico against Barcelona

Rain disrupted the practice sessions of both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Saturday (May 9), raising concerns over whether Sunday evening’s high-stakes IPL 2026 clash will be affected by the weather. While a washout would not officially end Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes, it would make their qualification route significantly tougher. MI currently sit ninth on the table with three wins from 10 matches, whereas RCB are in a stronger position with six victories to their name. If rain forces a no-result, both sides would receive one point each, a result that would suit RCB far more than MI.&nbsp;For Mumbai, every game has become a must-win situation. Sharing points would move them to seven points from 11 matches, leaving only three fixtures remaining. Even if they win all of those games, they could only finish on 13 points, a tally that may not guarantee qualification.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-no-panic-in-camp-after-three-straight-losses-team-sticks-to-original-preparation-plan-says-pbks-suryansh-shedge-1778331578182"> 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge</a>&nbsp;A win against RCB in Raipur would instead take MI to eight points and keep alive the possibility of reaching 14 points by season’s end. A washout, however, would leave them dependent on favourable outcomes elsewhere, along with net run rate calculations and slips from teams above them in the standings.&nbsp;In such a tight playoff race, NRR could prove important and a washed-out game would deny MI the chance to improve it with a convincing win. For a side struggling near the bottom of the table, losing that opportunity could feel nearly as damaging as a defeat itself.&nbsp;Mumbai head into the contest with renewed confidence after ending a three-match losing streak, as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, successfully chasing down 229 inside 19 overs, powered by explosive contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;RCB, meanwhile, will be eager to recover from a narrow nine-run defeat to LSG via the DLS method. Chasing a revised target of 213, Bengaluru managed 203/9 and fell just nine-run short.

The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Raipur could be disrupted by rain, adding tension to a must-win game for MI’s playoff hopes.

Rain disrupted the practice sessions of both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Saturday (May 9), raising concerns over whether Sunday evening’s high-stakes IPL 2026 clash will be affected by the weather. While a washout would not officially end Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes, it would make their qualification route significantly tougher. MI currently sit ninth on the table with three wins from 10 matches, whereas RCB are in a stronger position with six victories to their name. If rain forces a no-result, both sides would receive one point each, a result that would suit RCB far more than MI. For Mumbai, every game has become a must-win situation. Sharing points would move them to seven points from 11 matches, leaving only three fixtures remaining. Even if they win all of those games, they could only finish on 13 points, a tally that may not guarantee qualification. Also Read - 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge A win against RCB in Raipur would instead take MI to eight points and keep alive the possibility of reaching 14 points by season’s end. A washout, however, would leave them dependent on favourable outcomes elsewhere, along with net run rate calculations and slips from teams above them in the standings. In such a tight playoff race, NRR could prove important and a washed-out game would deny MI the chance to improve it with a convincing win. For a side struggling near the bottom of the table, losing that opportunity could feel nearly as damaging as a defeat itself. Mumbai head into the contest with renewed confidence after ending a three-match losing streak, as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, successfully chasing down 229 inside 19 overs, powered by explosive contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma. RCB, meanwhile, will be eager to recover from a narrow nine-run defeat to LSG via the DLS method. Chasing a revised target of 213, Bengaluru managed 203/9 and fell just nine-run short.

The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Raipur could be disrupted by rain, adding tension to a must-win game for MI’s playoff hopes.

IPL 2026: Could a washout against Royal Challengers Bengaluru end Mumbai Indians’ playoff dream?

The Indian Premier League continues to serve as a major stage for young cricketers looking to make a mark and push for national selection. One such emerging talent is Suryansh Shedge, who played a fighting knock for Punjab Kings in their recent match against Gujarat Titans, helping the side post 163/9 on Sunday. Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.&nbsp;Speaking about the atmosphere in the dressing room, Shedge said the team has remained calm and united despite the setbacks. He pointed out that Punjab had earlier won six matches with the same approach and believes occasional dips in form are part of the game. While admitting there are areas that need improvement, he said those concerns have already been addressed internally.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We won six matches with the same preparation, so there is no panic in the camp after three straight losses. The team will continue with the original preparation plan. We know there are a few areas to improve on and all those things have been addressed,” Shedge said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-sky-era-sanju-samson-frontrunner-for-india-t20i-captaincy-ahead-of-uk-tour-shreyas-iyer-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-bcci-selectors-1778392706827">End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report</a>&nbsp;The youngster also credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for maintaining a positive environment within the squad. According to Shedge, the management has consistently focused on keeping the dressing room relaxed and supportive so players feel comfortable and confident.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Since Ricky sir came in and Shreyas was appointed captain, the focus has always been on keeping the atmosphere light and happy so players feel comfortable,” he said.&nbsp;He added that while it is easy for teams to fall into a blame game during difficult phases, Punjab Kings are instead concentrating on staying together as a unit.&nbsp;&nbsp;In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have so far played 10 matches, registering six wins and three losses at a net run rate of +0.571. After enjoying a strong start to the season, the side has now suffered three straight defeats. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, PBKS will be aiming to bounce back quickly and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish and a place in the playoffs.&nbsp;Punjab Kings will next take on Delhi Capitals on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, youngster Suryansh Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.

The Indian Premier League continues to serve as a major stage for young cricketers looking to make a mark and push for national selection. One such emerging talent is Suryansh Shedge, who played a fighting knock for Punjab Kings in their recent match against Gujarat Titans, helping the side post 163/9 on Sunday. Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats. Speaking about the atmosphere in the dressing room, Shedge said the team has remained calm and united despite the setbacks. He pointed out that Punjab had earlier won six matches with the same approach and believes occasional dips in form are part of the game. While admitting there are areas that need improvement, he said those concerns have already been addressed internally. “We won six matches with the same preparation, so there is no panic in the camp after three straight losses. The team will continue with the original preparation plan. We know there are a few areas to improve on and all those things have been addressed,” Shedge said. Also Read - End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report The youngster also credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for maintaining a positive environment within the squad. According to Shedge, the management has consistently focused on keeping the dressing room relaxed and supportive so players feel comfortable and confident. “Since Ricky sir came in and Shreyas was appointed captain, the focus has always been on keeping the atmosphere light and happy so players feel comfortable,” he said. He added that while it is easy for teams to fall into a blame game during difficult phases, Punjab Kings are instead concentrating on staying together as a unit. In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have so far played 10 matches, registering six wins and three losses at a net run rate of +0.571. After enjoying a strong start to the season, the side has now suffered three straight defeats. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, PBKS will be aiming to bounce back quickly and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish and a place in the playoffs. Punjab Kings will next take on Delhi Capitals on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, youngster Suryansh Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.

'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge

Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his 100th T20 six during his brief stay against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday (May 9) in IPL 2026. Although his team suffered a shattering 77-run beating at the hands of the Titans, Sooryavanshi’s six-hitting spree saw him break a world record for being quickest to 100 T20 sixes. He whacked his 100th T20 six on his 515th ball, 298 balls quicker than the second best, Karanbir Singh (from Austria), who hit it in 813 balls. While among the top nations, former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is next, third overall (843 balls).&nbsp;Opening alongside Test regular, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who departed early, Vaibhav smashed Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada for three sixes and two fours in the first two overs, before falling off to a steep bouncer on 36 off 16 balls. His failure at the top, and with Jaiswal also departing soon after, the Royals failed to get going in a massive 230-run chase.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-sky-era-sanju-samson-frontrunner-for-india-t20i-captaincy-ahead-of-uk-tour-shreyas-iyer-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-bcci-selectors-1778392706827">End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report</a> &nbsp;Walking off in despair, Vaibhav didn’t realise he smashed a world record in his 29th T20 inning and at the age of 15, both of which were unheard of in the world of cricket. Besides, he also became the first teenager to achieve this feat, with his first six off Siraj. While Pollard’s former West Indies teammate Romario Shepherd is fourth on the list (845 balls), ex-Sri Lankan all-rounder and hard-hitter Seekkuge Prasanna (850) is fifth on the overall tally. &nbsp;Here are 5 players fastest to 100 T20 sixes - &nbsp;<ul><li>515 balls – Sooryavanshi</li><li>813 balls – Karanbir Singh</li><li>843 balls – Kieron Pollard</li><li>845 balls – Romario Shepherd</li><li>850 balls – Seekkuge Prasanna</li></ul>Meanwhile, he also leads the list for the most T20 sixes as a teenager. &nbsp;Most T20 sixes as a teenager - &nbsp;<ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 102* sixes</li><li>Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 90 sixes</li><li>Dewald Brevis – 73 sixes</li><li>Gulsan Jha – 53 sixes</li><li>Ishan Kishan – 53 sixes</li></ul>After losing to the Gujarat Titans, who have now jumped to second spot on the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, the Royals have slumped to fifth, with 12 points. They must at least win two of their remaining three matches to ensure a playoff spot this year.&nbsp;

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shatters the world record for fastest to 100 T20 sixes (515 balls) during RR's clash with GT. See the historic top 5 list here!

Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his 100th T20 six during his brief stay against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday (May 9) in IPL 2026. Although his team suffered a shattering 77-run beating at the hands of the Titans, Sooryavanshi’s six-hitting spree saw him break a world record for being quickest to 100 T20 sixes. He whacked his 100th T20 six on his 515th ball, 298 balls quicker than the second best, Karanbir Singh (from Austria), who hit it in 813 balls. While among the top nations, former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is next, third overall (843 balls). Opening alongside Test regular, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who departed early, Vaibhav smashed Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada for three sixes and two fours in the first two overs, before falling off to a steep bouncer on 36 off 16 balls. His failure at the top, and with Jaiswal also departing soon after, the Royals failed to get going in a massive 230-run chase. Also read | End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report Walking off in despair, Vaibhav didn’t realise he smashed a world record in his 29th T20 inning and at the age of 15, both of which were unheard of in the world of cricket. Besides, he also became the first teenager to achieve this feat, with his first six off Siraj. While Pollard’s former West Indies teammate Romario Shepherd is fourth on the list (845 balls), ex-Sri Lankan all-rounder and hard-hitter Seekkuge Prasanna (850) is fifth on the overall tally. Here are 5 players fastest to 100 T20 sixes - 515 balls – Sooryavanshi 813 balls – Karanbir Singh 843 balls – Kieron Pollard 845 balls – Romario Shepherd 850 balls – Seekkuge Prasanna Meanwhile, he also leads the list for the most T20 sixes as a teenager. Most T20 sixes as a teenager - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 102* sixes Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 90 sixes Dewald Brevis – 73 sixes Gulsan Jha – 53 sixes Ishan Kishan – 53 sixes After losing to the Gujarat Titans, who have now jumped to second spot on the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, the Royals have slumped to fifth, with 12 points. They must at least win two of their remaining three matches to ensure a playoff spot this year.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shatters the world record for fastest to 100 T20 sixes (515 balls) during RR's clash with GT. See the historic top 5 list here!

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi smashes world record for fastest 100 T20 sixes in Royals’ defeat to Titans

Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is among the five senior players who have reportedly rejected Cricket Australia’s recently offered central contracts amid a pay hike dispute. Reports of unrest within the Australian circuit have rocked the cricket world despite recent talks of Cummins being offered an AUD $12m deal for three years.&nbsp;CA’s failed attempt at privatising the Big Bash League (BBL) has hit back, with a Code Sports report suggesting that five senior Australian players are unhappy with their national contracts and are yet to sign them. At the same time, the BBL regulars, who were hoping for an increase in their salaries with the league’s privatisation, have also felt dejected and are likely to bend towards choosing other franchise leagues rather than picking their domestic league, leaving CA in a tight spot.&nbsp;<h2>Unrest within CA</h2>After offering contracts, CA was hoping to receive quick notifications about signing them, only to know that the matter had escalated and the players were unhappy about the underwhelming pay. Not only that, but the players also wish to obtain a 'multi-year' No Objection Certificate (NOC) deal allowing them greater flexibility to participate in overseas franchise leagues.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-sky-era-sanju-samson-frontrunner-for-india-t20i-captaincy-ahead-of-uk-tour-shreyas-iyer-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-bcci-selectors-1778392706827">End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the lucrative AUD $12m deal (to Cummins) has had repercussions, with several other players now wanting better remuneration. Even though the Aussies were known to prioritise their national team over franchise cricket, the latest developments have sent all those notions and commitments into the mud, with the players seeking better deals.<h3>Is BBL in danger?</h3>Following a failed attempt to privatise the league, with the competition growing massively elsewhere, the BBL’s future has come under a dark cloud. Per the report, a WhatsApp group was formed (last October), featuring 12 of the most significant names in Australian Cricket, where the discussions were centred around how even those who aren't among the top-tier T20 players worldwide are paid more than local BBL stars. &nbsp;Now that the CA failed to bring stakeholders on board for BBL’s privatisation, the frustration would only grow among those eyeing to partake in different franchise-based leagues worldwide, including the SA20 and ILT20, which offer massive money. The BBL, however, already struggles with availability issues of their top stars missing each season due to national commitments.&nbsp;

Crisis in Australian cricket: Pat Cummins and four senior stars reportedly reject new CA contracts. Failed BBL privatization sparks a massive pay standoff.

Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is among the five senior players who have reportedly rejected Cricket Australia’s recently offered central contracts amid a pay hike dispute. Reports of unrest within the Australian circuit have rocked the cricket world despite recent talks of Cummins being offered an AUD $12m deal for three years. CA’s failed attempt at privatising the Big Bash League (BBL) has hit back, with a Code Sports report suggesting that five senior Australian players are unhappy with their national contracts and are yet to sign them. At the same time, the BBL regulars, who were hoping for an increase in their salaries with the league’s privatisation, have also felt dejected and are likely to bend towards choosing other franchise leagues rather than picking their domestic league, leaving CA in a tight spot. Unrest within CA After offering contracts, CA was hoping to receive quick notifications about signing them, only to know that the matter had escalated and the players were unhappy about the underwhelming pay. Not only that, but the players also wish to obtain a 'multi-year' No Objection Certificate (NOC) deal allowing them greater flexibility to participate in overseas franchise leagues. Also read | End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report Meanwhile, the lucrative AUD $12m deal (to Cummins) has had repercussions, with several other players now wanting better remuneration. Even though the Aussies were known to prioritise their national team over franchise cricket, the latest developments have sent all those notions and commitments into the mud, with the players seeking better deals. Is BBL in danger? Following a failed attempt to privatise the league, with the competition growing massively elsewhere, the BBL’s future has come under a dark cloud. Per the report, a WhatsApp group was formed (last October), featuring 12 of the most significant names in Australian Cricket, where the discussions were centred around how even those who aren't among the top-tier T20 players worldwide are paid more than local BBL stars. Now that the CA failed to bring stakeholders on board for BBL’s privatisation, the frustration would only grow among those eyeing to partake in different franchise-based leagues worldwide, including the SA20 and ILT20, which offer massive money. The BBL, however, already struggles with availability issues of their top stars missing each season due to national commitments.

Crisis in Australian cricket: Pat Cummins and four senior stars reportedly reject new CA contracts. Failed BBL privatization sparks a massive pay standoff.

Unrest in Cricket Australia: Cummins among 5 seniors reject CA’s contract offers amid pay dispute - Report

Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as Team India’s new T20I captain ahead of the UK tour. Samson is the Chennai Super Kings’ latest recruit and their best performer thus far in IPL 2026. Having amassed over 400 runs in 10 contested matches, Samson is among the top five run-getters this season; however, it’s his past captaincy experience at Rajasthan Royals and experience batting at the top that keep him ahead of Shreyas Iyer as SKY’s potential replacement.&nbsp;Per a Dainik Jagran report, the selectors are looking at Samson as the next T20I captain, and one of the significant reasons why his name is ahead of the previous frontrunner, Iyer, is only because of his presence in the Indian team, unlike Iyer’s, who last played a T20I in December 2023. Samson has been a regular part of India’s T20I setup since the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, playing handy roles at the top.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-shubman-gill-s-brilliant-84-and-rashid-khan-s-four-for-power-gt-to-dominant-win-over-rr-1778349533824">IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s brilliant 84 and Rashid Khan’s four-for power GT to dominant win over RR</a> &nbsp;His partnership with the ranked number one T20I batter Abhishek Sharma has transformed his game and India’s T20I cricket into an unbeatable force, which further saw them defend their T20 crown at home early this year. Samson smashed several hundreds while opening, and although he did bat in the middle overs during India’s Asia Cup win last year, he reinforced his place at the top during the home T20 WC. &nbsp;During the 20-team tournament at home, Samson smashed three back-to-back fifties, including one in the final against New Zealand, helping the hosts score 255 for five - the highest score recorded in a T20 WC finale.<h3>SKY to get an extended final run</h3>Per the report, the selectors are against dropping the T20 WC-winning captain SKY from the away UK tour; however, his captaincy status remains under discussion. Given his poor run with the bat, barring his only fifty (84* against the USA) during the T20 WC, the selectors are sure of replacing him should his T20I numbers not improve. &nbsp;On the other hand, Iyer’s remarkable form since the last IPL, which continues this season too, including four successive fifties, saw him emerge as the only name to replace SKY; however, his absence from the T20I side, let alone considering him making a T20I captain right away, felt like a longer jump as of now. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Iyer’s Punjab Kings are third on the points table with 13 points, including six wins and three losses.&nbsp;

Sanju Samson emerges as the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain for the UK tour. Can the CSK star’s IPL 2026 form seal the deal?

Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as Team India’s new T20I captain ahead of the UK tour. Samson is the Chennai Super Kings’ latest recruit and their best performer thus far in IPL 2026. Having amassed over 400 runs in 10 contested matches, Samson is among the top five run-getters this season; however, it’s his past captaincy experience at Rajasthan Royals and experience batting at the top that keep him ahead of Shreyas Iyer as SKY’s potential replacement. Per a Dainik Jagran report, the selectors are looking at Samson as the next T20I captain, and one of the significant reasons why his name is ahead of the previous frontrunner, Iyer, is only because of his presence in the Indian team, unlike Iyer’s, who last played a T20I in December 2023. Samson has been a regular part of India’s T20I setup since the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, playing handy roles at the top. Also read | IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s brilliant 84 and Rashid Khan’s four-for power GT to dominant win over RR His partnership with the ranked number one T20I batter Abhishek Sharma has transformed his game and India’s T20I cricket into an unbeatable force, which further saw them defend their T20 crown at home early this year. Samson smashed several hundreds while opening, and although he did bat in the middle overs during India’s Asia Cup win last year, he reinforced his place at the top during the home T20 WC. During the 20-team tournament at home, Samson smashed three back-to-back fifties, including one in the final against New Zealand, helping the hosts score 255 for five - the highest score recorded in a T20 WC finale. SKY to get an extended final run Per the report, the selectors are against dropping the T20 WC-winning captain SKY from the away UK tour; however, his captaincy status remains under discussion. Given his poor run with the bat, barring his only fifty (84* against the USA) during the T20 WC, the selectors are sure of replacing him should his T20I numbers not improve. On the other hand, Iyer’s remarkable form since the last IPL, which continues this season too, including four successive fifties, saw him emerge as the only name to replace SKY; however, his absence from the T20I side, let alone considering him making a T20I captain right away, felt like a longer jump as of now. Meanwhile, Iyer’s Punjab Kings are third on the points table with 13 points, including six wins and three losses.

Sanju Samson emerges as the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain for the UK tour. Can the CSK star’s IPL 2026 form seal the deal?

End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report

WWE Backlash 2026 was a blockbuster event. The first PLE since WrestleMania 42 featured bonkers matches and a classic main event, hyping future storylines, and also included an announcement of a new signature event. Check full results.

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Leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to his form with a brilliant four-wicket haul after skipper Shubman Gill scored a classy 84, guiding Gujarat Titans to a dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday (May 9) and taking them closer to an IPL playoff berth. Gill, alongside Sai Sudharsan (55), laid the foundation with a superb 118-run opening partnership as Gujarat posted a season-high 229/4 after Rajasthan chose to field on a batting-friendly pitch.&nbsp;Chasing the daunting target, Rajasthan got off to a blistering start thanks to teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hammered 36 from only 16 deliveries, including three boundaries and as many sixes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dhruv Jurel also counterattacked with a quickfire 24 off 10 balls. At 62/2 after five overs, the Royals appeared well placed before Gujarat’s bowlers staged a dramatic turnaround, dismissing the hosts for 152 in 16.3 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-gt-jofra-archer-equals-ipl-record-for-longest-over-in-tournament-history-1778338842455">RR vs GT: Jofra Archer equals IPL record for longest over in tournament history</a>&nbsp;The win marked Gujarat’s fourth successive triumph, lifting them to 14 points alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad at the top of the standings and strengthening their playoff hopes.&nbsp;Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada (2/33) and Mohammed Siraj provided crucial breakthroughs during the powerplay before Rashid took over in the middle overs with a brilliant spell of 4/33.&nbsp;Rashid removed Jurel and Donovan Ferreira within three deliveries. Jurel’s off stump was uprooted by a teasing delivery, while Ferreira was beaten by a sharp leg-break that drifted in before turning away.&nbsp;He later trapped Ravindra Jadeja lbw to complete a memorable spell featuring three bowled dismissals. Rajasthan continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, resulting in Gujarat’s biggest victory margin.&nbsp;Jason Holder cleaned up the tail effectively, claiming 3/12 in 2.3 overs.&nbsp;Earlier, Sooryavanshi announced his intent immediately by launching the opening delivery for six and then taking on Rabada with consecutive maximums as Rajasthan surged to 26 without loss in two overs.&nbsp;Siraj too was attacked, conceding three boundaries in four deliveries, while Rabada delivered another key blow soon after, dismissing stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal with a 152 kph bouncer that was miscued to extra cover. Jaiswal had stepped in as captain after regular skipper Riyan Parag suffered a hamstring injury in the previous game.&nbsp;Jurel briefly reignited hopes by smashing Siraj for three sixes and a four in a 22-run over, but Gujarat regained control once Rashid entered the attack.&nbsp;Earlier in the evening, Gill’s fluent 44-ball 84, featuring nine fours and three sixes, helped GT to post a good total. Despite some discomfort in his left foot, the Gujarat captain registered his fourth half-century of the season.&nbsp;Brijesh Sharma (2/47) removed Gill and Holder late in the innings, but Washington Sundar played an important finishing role with an unbeaten 37 from 20 balls, while Rahul Tewatia struck two sixes in the final over during his quick 14 off four deliveries, helping Gujarat reach their highest total of the season.&nbsp;Rajasthan’s troubles were worsened by an expensive outing for Jofra Archer, who conceded 18 runs in the first over, including five extras and finished with figures of 0/46 from three overs.&nbsp;Sudharsan consistently found gaps on the off side while Gill steadily accelerated after settling in. Gujarat raced to 108 without loss in nine overs before Rajasthan’s spinners slowed the scoring rate in the middle phase.&nbsp;Yash Raj Punia finally provided the breakthrough in the 11th over, dismissing Sudharsan and ending the impressive opening stand.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans registered a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur as Shubman Gill smashed 84 and Rashid Khan picked up four wickets to keep GT firmly in the playoff race.

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to his form with a brilliant four-wicket haul after skipper Shubman Gill scored a classy 84, guiding Gujarat Titans to a dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday (May 9) and taking them closer to an IPL playoff berth. Gill, alongside Sai Sudharsan (55), laid the foundation with a superb 118-run opening partnership as Gujarat posted a season-high 229/4 after Rajasthan chose to field on a batting-friendly pitch. Chasing the daunting target, Rajasthan got off to a blistering start thanks to teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hammered 36 from only 16 deliveries, including three boundaries and as many sixes. Dhruv Jurel also counterattacked with a quickfire 24 off 10 balls. At 62/2 after five overs, the Royals appeared well placed before Gujarat’s bowlers staged a dramatic turnaround, dismissing the hosts for 152 in 16.3 overs. Also Read - RR vs GT: Jofra Archer equals IPL record for longest over in tournament history The win marked Gujarat’s fourth successive triumph, lifting them to 14 points alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad at the top of the standings and strengthening their playoff hopes. Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada (2/33) and Mohammed Siraj provided crucial breakthroughs during the powerplay before Rashid took over in the middle overs with a brilliant spell of 4/33. Rashid removed Jurel and Donovan Ferreira within three deliveries. Jurel’s off stump was uprooted by a teasing delivery, while Ferreira was beaten by a sharp leg-break that drifted in before turning away. He later trapped Ravindra Jadeja lbw to complete a memorable spell featuring three bowled dismissals. Rajasthan continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, resulting in Gujarat’s biggest victory margin. Jason Holder cleaned up the tail effectively, claiming 3/12 in 2.3 overs. Earlier, Sooryavanshi announced his intent immediately by launching the opening delivery for six and then taking on Rabada with consecutive maximums as Rajasthan surged to 26 without loss in two overs. Siraj too was attacked, conceding three boundaries in four deliveries, while Rabada delivered another key blow soon after, dismissing stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal with a 152 kph bouncer that was miscued to extra cover. Jaiswal had stepped in as captain after regular skipper Riyan Parag suffered a hamstring injury in the previous game. Jurel briefly reignited hopes by smashing Siraj for three sixes and a four in a 22-run over, but Gujarat regained control once Rashid entered the attack. Earlier in the evening, Gill’s fluent 44-ball 84, featuring nine fours and three sixes, helped GT to post a good total. Despite some discomfort in his left foot, the Gujarat captain registered his fourth half-century of the season. Brijesh Sharma (2/47) removed Gill and Holder late in the innings, but Washington Sundar played an important finishing role with an unbeaten 37 from 20 balls, while Rahul Tewatia struck two sixes in the final over during his quick 14 off four deliveries, helping Gujarat reach their highest total of the season. Rajasthan’s troubles were worsened by an expensive outing for Jofra Archer, who conceded 18 runs in the first over, including five extras and finished with figures of 0/46 from three overs. Sudharsan consistently found gaps on the off side while Gill steadily accelerated after settling in. Gujarat raced to 108 without loss in nine overs before Rajasthan’s spinners slowed the scoring rate in the middle phase. Yash Raj Punia finally provided the breakthrough in the 11th over, dismissing Sudharsan and ending the impressive opening stand. With inputs from agencies

Gujarat Titans registered a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur as Shubman Gill smashed 84 and Rashid Khan picked up four wickets to keep GT firmly in the playoff race.

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s brilliant 84 and Rashid Khan’s four-for power GT to dominant win over RR

Jofra Archer entered the IPL record books on Saturday (May 9) after bowling one of the longest overs in tournament history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Opening the attack, Archer bowled 11 deliveries to complete the first over, bowling down four wides and a no-ball along with six legal deliveries. With that, he became the first overseas bowler and the seventh player overall to register an 11-ball over in IPL history.&nbsp;The first instance of an 11-ball over in the IPL came from Mohammed Siraj, who recorded the unwanted milestone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru during the 2023 season. Later that year, Tushar Deshpande matched the record while representing Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-rajasthan-royals-are-wearing-a-special-pink-jersey-against-gt-1778334980334">IPL 2026: Why Rajasthan Royals are wearing a special pink jersey against GT</a>&nbsp;The 2025 season saw three more bowlers join the list, Shardul Thakur for Lucknow Super Giants, Sandeep Sharma for Rajasthan Royals and Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians. Earlier this season, Arshdeep Singh also bowled an 11-ball over against Gujarat Titans.<h2>Longest overs bowled in IPL history (11 balls)</h2><ul><li>11 – Mohammed Siraj (RCB) vs MI, Bengaluru, 2023 (Over #19)</li><li>11 – Tushar Deshpande (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2023 (Over #4)</li><li>11 – Shardul Thakur (LSG) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2025 (Over #13)</li><li>11 – Sandeep Sharma (RR) vs DC, Delhi, 2025 (Over #20)</li><li>11 – Hardik Pandya (MI) vs GT, Wankhede, 2025 (Over #8)</li><li>11 – Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) vs GT, Mullanpur, 2026 (Over #20)</li><li>11 – Jofra Archer (RR) vs GT, Jaipur, 2025 (Over #1)</li></ul>Archer’s over began on a rough note when Sai Sudharsan struck the opening ball for four. The pacer then bowled a wide before delivering a dot ball on the second legal delivery. Trouble continued as Archer overstepped on the next ball and the extra free hit brought further damage, as another wide that also raced away for four extras.&nbsp;He followed that with two consecutive wides before Shubman Gill collected a single off the fourth ball. Sudharsan added two runs from the fifth legal delivery and finished the over with a single.&nbsp;By the end of the over, Archer had leaked 18 runs, though only nine were scored off the bat.

Jofra Archer became the first overseas bowler and the seventh player overall to deliver an 11-ball over in IPL history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

Jofra Archer entered the IPL record books on Saturday (May 9) after bowling one of the longest overs in tournament history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Opening the attack, Archer bowled 11 deliveries to complete the first over, bowling down four wides and a no-ball along with six legal deliveries. With that, he became the first overseas bowler and the seventh player overall to register an 11-ball over in IPL history. The first instance of an 11-ball over in the IPL came from Mohammed Siraj, who recorded the unwanted milestone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru during the 2023 season. Later that year, Tushar Deshpande matched the record while representing Chennai Super Kings. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Rajasthan Royals are wearing a special pink jersey against GT The 2025 season saw three more bowlers join the list, Shardul Thakur for Lucknow Super Giants, Sandeep Sharma for Rajasthan Royals and Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians. Earlier this season, Arshdeep Singh also bowled an 11-ball over against Gujarat Titans. Longest overs bowled in IPL history (11 balls) 11 – Mohammed Siraj (RCB) vs MI, Bengaluru, 2023 (Over #19) 11 – Tushar Deshpande (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2023 (Over #4) 11 – Shardul Thakur (LSG) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2025 (Over #13) 11 – Sandeep Sharma (RR) vs DC, Delhi, 2025 (Over #20) 11 – Hardik Pandya (MI) vs GT, Wankhede, 2025 (Over #8) 11 – Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) vs GT, Mullanpur, 2026 (Over #20) 11 – Jofra Archer (RR) vs GT, Jaipur, 2025 (Over #1) Archer’s over began on a rough note when Sai Sudharsan struck the opening ball for four. The pacer then bowled a wide before delivering a dot ball on the second legal delivery. Trouble continued as Archer overstepped on the next ball and the extra free hit brought further damage, as another wide that also raced away for four extras. He followed that with two consecutive wides before Shubman Gill collected a single off the fourth ball. Sudharsan added two runs from the fifth legal delivery and finished the over with a single. By the end of the over, Archer had leaked 18 runs, though only nine were scored off the bat.

Jofra Archer became the first overseas bowler and the seventh player overall to deliver an 11-ball over in IPL history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

RR vs GT: Jofra Archer equals IPL record for longest over in tournament history

Rajasthan Royals continued their ‘Pink Promise’ campaign during Saturday’s IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, taking the field in a special all-pink jersey. Led by the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the initiative aims to drive women-led social transformation and sustainable growth in rural Rajasthan. Now in its third year, the Pink Promise programme leverages the IPL’s reach to support women-focused empowerment and rural electrification efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;The IPL 2026 jersey was created by 19-year-old Samiksha Rameshwar Mundada from Nashik, whose design won the Royals HunaRR Manch competition that attracted more than 8,500 submissions nationwide. Inspired by solar energy, the jersey include solar-inspired patterns, along with the names of women associated with the foundation and the slogan, “Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai.”&nbsp;As part of the campaign, the franchise pledged that every six struck during the clash against GT would contribute towards bringing solar electricity to six households in Rajasthan. According to the team, the initiative helped electrify 260 homes in 2024 and over 520 homes in 2025 through women-led solar projects in areas such as Sambhar.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-denied-entry-into-comeback-tournament-as-wrestling-federation-imposes-ban-1778325904938">Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban</a>&nbsp;Revenue generated from ticket sales and the special-edition pink jerseys will also go towards supporting women-driven rural development initiatives across the state.&nbsp;Earlier in the evening, RR won the toss and elected to bowl first. With regular skipper Riyan Parag sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Yashasvi Jaiswal led the side.&nbsp;“We are going to bowl first," Jaiswal said at the toss. “I think the wicket is pretty good and we want to chase it. Riyan pulled his hamstring last game, so I feel he’ll be coming back soon. Shimron Hetmyer comes in and Yash Raj Punja comes in. That’s the two guys who are coming in. I’m really excited, looking forward to the game."&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja

As part of their ‘Pink Promise’ initiative, Rajasthan Royals took the field in pink jerseys against Gujarat Titans to support women-led social impact in rural Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Royals continued their ‘Pink Promise’ campaign during Saturday’s IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, taking the field in a special all-pink jersey. Led by the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the initiative aims to drive women-led social transformation and sustainable growth in rural Rajasthan. Now in its third year, the Pink Promise programme leverages the IPL’s reach to support women-focused empowerment and rural electrification efforts. The IPL 2026 jersey was created by 19-year-old Samiksha Rameshwar Mundada from Nashik, whose design won the Royals HunaRR Manch competition that attracted more than 8,500 submissions nationwide. Inspired by solar energy, the jersey include solar-inspired patterns, along with the names of women associated with the foundation and the slogan, “Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai.” As part of the campaign, the franchise pledged that every six struck during the clash against GT would contribute towards bringing solar electricity to six households in Rajasthan. According to the team, the initiative helped electrify 260 homes in 2024 and over 520 homes in 2025 through women-led solar projects in areas such as Sambhar. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban Revenue generated from ticket sales and the special-edition pink jerseys will also go towards supporting women-driven rural development initiatives across the state. Earlier in the evening, RR won the toss and elected to bowl first. With regular skipper Riyan Parag sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Yashasvi Jaiswal led the side. “We are going to bowl first," Jaiswal said at the toss. “I think the wicket is pretty good and we want to chase it. Riyan pulled his hamstring last game, so I feel he’ll be coming back soon. Shimron Hetmyer comes in and Yash Raj Punja comes in. That’s the two guys who are coming in. I’m really excited, looking forward to the game." Rajasthan Royals playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja

As part of their ‘Pink Promise’ initiative, Rajasthan Royals took the field in pink jerseys against Gujarat Titans to support women-led social impact in rural Rajasthan.

IPL 2026: Why Rajasthan Royals are wearing a special pink jersey against GT

Chennai Super Kings will host Lucknow Super Giants in match 53 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (May 10). CSK have played 10 matches so far, winning five and losing five and are currently sixth on the points table. LSG have also played 10 matches, with three wins and seven losses and sit at the bottom of the standings. Both teams will try to maintain their winning momentum with a win. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs LSG clash in IPL history</h2>Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning two matches and LSG claiming victory in three encounters. One match ended without a result.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pressure-or-confidence-world-champion-wrestler-sujeet-kalkal-on-becoming-no-1-1776676909385">Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1</a><h2>What is the venue for the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53?</h2>The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53.<h2>When will the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53?</h2>The CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-denied-entry-into-comeback-tournament-as-wrestling-federation-imposes-ban-1778325904938">Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Ramakrishna Ghosh and Mukesh Choudhary

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Chennai Super Kings will host Lucknow Super Giants in match 53 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (May 10). CSK have played 10 matches so far, winning five and losing five and are currently sixth on the points table. LSG have also played 10 matches, with three wins and seven losses and sit at the bottom of the standings. Both teams will try to maintain their winning momentum with a win. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs LSG clash in IPL history Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning two matches and LSG claiming victory in three encounters. One match ended without a result. Also Read - Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1 What is the venue for the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53? The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53. When will the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53? The CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 in India. Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.53 in India. Squads Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Ramakrishna Ghosh and Mukesh Choudhary

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has ruled Vinesh Phogat out of the National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled in Gonda from May 10 to 12, dealing a blow to what was expected to be her official return to wrestling after reversing her retirement decision following the Paris Olympics 2024. The federation issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh, citing allegations of indiscipline and violations linked to anti-doping regulations. As a result, she has been declared ineligible to participate in domestic competitions until 26 Jun, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the WFI, the action was taken because she did not comply with the mandatory six-month notice period required under UWW Anti-Doping rules for athletes coming out of retirement.&nbsp;In the 15-page notice, the WFI accused the wrestler of bringing embarrassment to Indian wrestling and breaching provisions of the WFI Constitution, UWW international rules and anti-doping guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;The federation sought her response on four major allegations, including her disqualification from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet the weight requirement, reported whereabouts failures related to anti-doping obligations and competing in two weight categories during the Mar 2024 selection trials conducted under the IOA-appointed ad-hoc committee.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/can-kkr-still-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-here-are-possible-scenarios-1778320623192">Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs? Here are possible scenarios</a>&nbsp;The notice also clarified that she would not be permitted to participate in the Gonda tournament, which had been projected as her comeback event.&nbsp;"The Federation must satisfy itself that you have not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation that would render you ineligible to represent the Federation in any forthcoming competition," the notice stated.&nbsp;Vinesh has been given 14 days to submit her reply to the federation.<h2>Ongoing dispute between Vinesh and WFI</h2>The latest development adds another chapter to the ongoing conflict between Vinesh and the WFI. The wrestler had earlier alleged that the federation was intentionally obstructing her return after she initially faced issues registering for the national ranking tournament.&nbsp;Although her registration was eventually accepted on the final day, but tensions between the two sides continued.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-are-new-f1-engine-changes-formula-1-agrees-to-introduce-new-engines-from-2027-season-1778302052148">F1 agrees to engine changes for 2027 season amid drivers' concern</a>&nbsp;Her hopes of competing at the Asian Games also suffered a setback after she was excluded from the selection trials under newly introduced eligibility norms by the WFI.&nbsp;As per the revised criteria, only wrestlers who won medals in competitions during 2025 and 2026 are eligible for the trials. Since Vinesh has not competed professionally since her controversial exit from the Paris Olympics over the weight-cut issue, the rules effectively shut her out of contention.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has barred Vinesh Phogat from competing in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, effectively putting on hold her expected comeback after she had reversed her retirement following the Paris Olympics.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has ruled Vinesh Phogat out of the National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled in Gonda from May 10 to 12, dealing a blow to what was expected to be her official return to wrestling after reversing her retirement decision following the Paris Olympics 2024. The federation issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh, citing allegations of indiscipline and violations linked to anti-doping regulations. As a result, she has been declared ineligible to participate in domestic competitions until 26 Jun, 2026. According to the WFI, the action was taken because she did not comply with the mandatory six-month notice period required under UWW Anti-Doping rules for athletes coming out of retirement. In the 15-page notice, the WFI accused the wrestler of bringing embarrassment to Indian wrestling and breaching provisions of the WFI Constitution, UWW international rules and anti-doping guidelines. The federation sought her response on four major allegations, including her disqualification from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet the weight requirement, reported whereabouts failures related to anti-doping obligations and competing in two weight categories during the Mar 2024 selection trials conducted under the IOA-appointed ad-hoc committee. Also Read - Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs? Here are possible scenarios The notice also clarified that she would not be permitted to participate in the Gonda tournament, which had been projected as her comeback event. "The Federation must satisfy itself that you have not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation that would render you ineligible to represent the Federation in any forthcoming competition," the notice stated. Vinesh has been given 14 days to submit her reply to the federation. Ongoing dispute between Vinesh and WFI The latest development adds another chapter to the ongoing conflict between Vinesh and the WFI. The wrestler had earlier alleged that the federation was intentionally obstructing her return after she initially faced issues registering for the national ranking tournament. Although her registration was eventually accepted on the final day, but tensions between the two sides continued. Also Read - F1 agrees to engine changes for 2027 season amid drivers' concern Her hopes of competing at the Asian Games also suffered a setback after she was excluded from the selection trials under newly introduced eligibility norms by the WFI. As per the revised criteria, only wrestlers who won medals in competitions during 2025 and 2026 are eligible for the trials. Since Vinesh has not competed professionally since her controversial exit from the Paris Olympics over the weight-cut issue, the rules effectively shut her out of contention.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has barred Vinesh Phogat from competing in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, effectively putting on hold her expected comeback after she had reversed her retirement following the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban

Delhi Capitals endured a crushing eight-wicket loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in their 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Friday (May 8). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC struggled with the bat and posted only 142/8 in 20 overs after KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane elected to bowl first after winning the toss. Defending a modest target of 143, Delhi made an encouraging start by removing Rahane for 13 off nine deliveries and Angkrish Raghuvanshi for just one run within the opening four overs. However, KKR comfortably chased down the target to hand the hosts another disappointing defeat in front of their home crowd.&nbsp;The result marked DC’s seventh loss of the IPL 2026 campaign and dealt a major blow to their playoff hopes, leaving them with very little room for error in the remainder of the tournament.<h2>DC’s position in IPL 2026</h2>Delhi Capitals currently have eight points from 11 matches. Even if they win all three of their remaining league games, the maximum they can reach is 14 points. Although that tally does not assure qualification for the playoffs, it would still keep them mathematically alive in the race for a top-four finish.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/can-kkr-still-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-here-are-possible-scenarios-1778320623192"> Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs? Here are possible scenarios</a>&nbsp;However, another defeat from their remaining fixtures would officially eliminate them from playoff contention.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-preparation-for-next-year-skipper-axar-patel-suggests-season-being-over-for-dc-1778311838320">IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar suggests season over for DC</a><h2>Delhi Capitals’ remaining matches</h2>DC will next take on Punjab Kings on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Their second-last league fixture will be against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 17. The Axar Patel-led side will then conclude their league-stage campaign with another clash against KKR on May 24 at Eden Gardens.

Even after a humiliating loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, Delhi Capitals are still mathematically in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.

Delhi Capitals endured a crushing eight-wicket loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in their 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Friday (May 8). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC struggled with the bat and posted only 142/8 in 20 overs after KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane elected to bowl first after winning the toss. Defending a modest target of 143, Delhi made an encouraging start by removing Rahane for 13 off nine deliveries and Angkrish Raghuvanshi for just one run within the opening four overs. However, KKR comfortably chased down the target to hand the hosts another disappointing defeat in front of their home crowd. The result marked DC’s seventh loss of the IPL 2026 campaign and dealt a major blow to their playoff hopes, leaving them with very little room for error in the remainder of the tournament. DC’s position in IPL 2026 Delhi Capitals currently have eight points from 11 matches. Even if they win all three of their remaining league games, the maximum they can reach is 14 points. Although that tally does not assure qualification for the playoffs, it would still keep them mathematically alive in the race for a top-four finish. Also Read - Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs? Here are possible scenarios However, another defeat from their remaining fixtures would officially eliminate them from playoff contention. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar suggests season over for DC Delhi Capitals’ remaining matches DC will next take on Punjab Kings on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Their second-last league fixture will be against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 17. The Axar Patel-led side will then conclude their league-stage campaign with another clash against KKR on May 24 at Eden Gardens.

Even after a humiliating loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, Delhi Capitals are still mathematically in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.

IPL 2026: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for playoffs after loss to KKR? Check possible scenarios

Kolkata Knight Riders have staged a remarkable comeback in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, reigniting their playoff ambitions after a nightmare start. The three-time champions went winless in their first six matches and looked headed for an early exit from the tournament, but under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have turned things around dramatically, registering four straight victories to move up to seventh place on the points table.&nbsp;Their latest win came against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, where KKR cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Chasing 143, the visitors wrapped up the contest in only 14.2 overs, showcasing the confidence and momentum they have gained over the past few games.<h2>How KKR defeated DC</h2>KKR’s bowling unit once again laid the foundation for victory, as the spin combination of Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy kept the pressure on through the middle overs, helping restrict Delhi to 142/8. Their disciplined performance paved the way for opener Finn Allen, who smashed an unbeaten 47-ball century to complete the chase in dominant style.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-preparation-for-next-year-skipper-axar-patel-suggests-season-being-over-for-dc-1778311838320">IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar Patel suggests season being over for DC</a>&nbsp;Rahane, who had come under scrutiny earlier in the season due to KKR’s inconsistent form, is now being applauded for his composed leadership during a challenging phase. The veteran batter has successfully kept the squad motivated and focused despite their difficult mid-season position.<h2>KKR qualification scenario</h2>Despite the comeback, KKR still have little margin for error in the race for the playoffs. Historically, teams in 10-team IPL seasons have usually secured qualification with at least 16 points, often avoiding dependence on net run rate. If KKR win each of their remaining four league fixtures, they will end the season with 17 points, a tally that should be enough to confirm a place in the playoffs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-are-new-f1-engine-changes-formula-1-agrees-to-introduce-new-engines-from-2027-season-1778302052148">F1 agrees to engine changes for 2027 season amid drivers' concern</a><h2>KKR’s next IPL match</h2>KKR will next face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 13 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Another win would significantly boost their playoff push and add further intensity to the battle for the top-four positions.

After suffering six losses in a row, Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back under Ajinkya Rahane with four consecutive wins, including a dominant eight-wicket triumph against Delhi Capitals.

Kolkata Knight Riders have staged a remarkable comeback in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, reigniting their playoff ambitions after a nightmare start. The three-time champions went winless in their first six matches and looked headed for an early exit from the tournament, but under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have turned things around dramatically, registering four straight victories to move up to seventh place on the points table. Their latest win came against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, where KKR cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Chasing 143, the visitors wrapped up the contest in only 14.2 overs, showcasing the confidence and momentum they have gained over the past few games. How KKR defeated DC KKR’s bowling unit once again laid the foundation for victory, as the spin combination of Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy kept the pressure on through the middle overs, helping restrict Delhi to 142/8. Their disciplined performance paved the way for opener Finn Allen, who smashed an unbeaten 47-ball century to complete the chase in dominant style. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar Patel suggests season being over for DC Rahane, who had come under scrutiny earlier in the season due to KKR’s inconsistent form, is now being applauded for his composed leadership during a challenging phase. The veteran batter has successfully kept the squad motivated and focused despite their difficult mid-season position. KKR qualification scenario Despite the comeback, KKR still have little margin for error in the race for the playoffs. Historically, teams in 10-team IPL seasons have usually secured qualification with at least 16 points, often avoiding dependence on net run rate. If KKR win each of their remaining four league fixtures, they will end the season with 17 points, a tally that should be enough to confirm a place in the playoffs. Also Read - F1 agrees to engine changes for 2027 season amid drivers' concern KKR’s next IPL match KKR will next face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 13 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Another win would significantly boost their playoff push and add further intensity to the battle for the top-four positions.

After suffering six losses in a row, Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back under Ajinkya Rahane with four consecutive wins, including a dominant eight-wicket triumph against Delhi Capitals.

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